LSE Focal Point Podcast

Jonathan Turner - Partner at Accel

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another wonderful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Jonathan Turner, partner at Accel. Prior to his current role, he was...

James Fennell - CEO of Lichfields

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another fascinating episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by James Fennell, the CEO of Lichfields. James has over 30 years of e...

Nick Diamond - Managing Director at Accenture

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another exciting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Nick Diamond, Managing Director at Accenture. Prior to his current ro...

Roland Sonnenberg - Senior Partner at Bain & Company

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another engaging episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Roland Sonnenberg, the Senior Partner at Bain & Company. He began...

Roxanne Varza - Director at Station F

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Roxanne Varza, the Director at Station F. Prior to her current role...

Caroline Siarkiewicz - CEO at Money and Pensions Service

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another exceptional episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Caroline Siarkiewicz, the Chief Executive Officer at Money and Pen...

Jean-Paul Jaegers - Head of Asset Allocation at Barclays

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another fantastic episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Jean-Paul Jaegers, the Head of Asset Allocation at Barclays. Prior ...

Scott Kim - CEO of RocketReach

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another sensational episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Scott Kim, the CEO at RocketReach. Prior to his current role, he w...

Stephen Cohen - Head of EMEA at BlackRock

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another exciting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Stephen Cohen, the Head of EMEA at BlackRock. Prior to his current ro...

Evie Vanezi - Chief Risk Officer/Global Head of Enterprise Risk at Jefferies

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another magnificent episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Evie Vanezie, the Chief Risk Officer/Global Head of Enterprise Ri...

Errol Gardner - Global Vice Chair of Consulting at EY

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another incredible episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Errol Gardner, the Global Vice Chair of Consulting at EY. Prior to ...

Phillip McCreanor - Managing Director and Co-Head of Europe at Lincoln International

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another captivating episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Phillip McCreanor, the Managing Director and Co-Head of Europe at ...

Ned Salter - Global Head of Investment Research at Fidelity International

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another magnificent episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Ned Salter, the Global Head of Investment Research at Fidelity Int...

Jeffrey Sachs - Economics Professor at Columbia University

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another brilliant episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Jeffrey Sachs, an Economics Professor and the Director of the Cente...

Jonathan Kaye - Partner, Managing Director, and Head of Business Services at Moelis & Company

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another engaging episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Jonathan Kaye, the Partner, Managing Director, and Head of Business S...

Nick Studer - President and CEO at Oliver Wyman Group

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the final episode of the term, join us for a fantastic episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Nick Studer, the President and CEO of Ol...

Rajesh Agrawal - Deputy Mayor of London for Business

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another sensational episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Rajesh Agrawal, the Deputy Mayor of London for Business since 2016...

Gregory Peters - Co-Chief Investment Officer at PGIM Fixed Income

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another sublime episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Gregory Peters, the Co-Chief Investment Officer at PGIM Fixed Income. ...

Keith Wade - Chief Economist at Schroders

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another engrossing episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Keith Wade, the Chief Economist at Schroder. Prior to his current r...

Ericka Leslie - Chief Administrative Officer at Goldman Sachs

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another astounding episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Ericka Leslie, the Chief Administrative Officer at Goldman Sachs. S...

Igno van Waesberghe - Partner, Head of Europe & Co-Head of Insurance at Aquiline Capital Partners

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another wonderful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Igno van Waesberghe, the Partner, Head of Europe and Co-Head of Insu...

Rob Watson - President at Rolls-Royce Electrical

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another superb episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Rob Watson, the President at Rolls-Royce Electrical. Rob joined the gro...

Mike Kuehnel - Chief Executive Officer at Flow Traders

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another superb episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Mike Kuehnel, the Chief Executive Officer and a Member of the Managemen...

William De Vijlder - Group Chief Economist at BNP Paribas

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another marvellous episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by William De Vijlder, the Group Chief Economist at BNP Paribas and th...

Darius Hughes - UK General Manager at Moderna

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another amazing episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Darius Hughes, the UK General Manager at Moderna. Prior to his current...

Alex Liu - Managing Partner and Chairman at Kearney

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another exciting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Alex Liu, the Managing Partner and Chairman at Kearney. Prior to his ...

Okan Pekin - Global Head of Securities Services at Citi

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another outstanding episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Okan Pekin, the Global Head of Securities Services at Citi. Prior ...

Bob Moritz - Global Chairman at PwC

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for the 150th episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Bob Moritz, the Global Chairman at PwC. Bob has been at the firm since 1985....

Ganesh V. Iyer - Chief Executive Officer at NIO US

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another incredible episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Ganesh V. Iyer, the Chief Executive Officer at NIO in the U.S. Prio...

Hywel Ball - UK Chair and UK&I Managing Partner at EY

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another memorable episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Hywel Ball, the UK Chair and UK&I Managing Partner at EY. Prior ...

Warren Hibbert - Managing Partner at Asante Capital

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another excellent episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Warren Hibbert, a Founder and Managing Partner at Asante. Prior to h...

Asif Godall - Head of Global Markets EMEA at Mizuho

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another exceptional episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Asif Godall, the Head of Global Markets EMEA at Mizuho. Prior to h...

Sorcha McKenna - Partner at McKinsey & Company

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another impressive episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Sorcha McKenna, a Partner at McKinsey & Company. Her work focus...

Salman Ahmed - Global Head of Macro and Strategic Asset Allocation at Fidelity International

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another exciting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Salman Ahmed, the Global Head of Macro and Strategic Asset Allocation...

Christoph Schell - EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at Intel

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another amazing episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Christoph Schell, the Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Of...

Stanford Swinton - Founder of NPSx and Executive Vice President at Bain & Company

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another brilliant episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Stanford Swinton, Founder of NPSx and Executive Vice President at Ba...

Ed Greig - Chief Disruptor at Deloitte Digital

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another fascinating episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Ed Greig, the Chief Disruptor at Deloitte Digital. Prior to his cu...

Jeremy Taylor - Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Lazard Asset Management

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another remarkable episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Jeremy Taylor, a Managing Director and the Chief Executive Officer ...

Daniel Cohen - Chairman at Cohen & Company Asset Management and Managing Member of the Cohen Circle

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another interesting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Daniel Cohen, the Chairman at Cohen & Company Asset Management...

Paul Schultz - CEO of Aon Securities

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another impressive episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Paul Schultz, the CEO of Aon Securities. Prior to his current role,...

Andrea Bordoni - Global Head of Financing Quants at UBS

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another impressive episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Andrea Bordoni, the Global Head of Financing Quants at UBS. Prior t...

Raymond Berglund - Head of EMEA Healthcare and Life Sciences and Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another superb episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Raymond Berglund, the Head of EMEA Healthcare and Life Sciences and a M...

Anthony Duggan - Head of Strategy at Knight Frank

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another amazing episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Anthony Duggan, the Head of Strategy at Knight Frank. Prior to his cur...

Mark Aedy - Managing Director and Head of EMEA and Asia Investment Banking at Moelis & Company

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another memorable episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Mark Aedy, a Managing Director and the Head of EMEA and Asia Investm...

Mae Cheng - Senior Vice President of Barron’s Group at Dow Jones

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another fascinating episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Mae Cheng, the Senior Vice President of Barron’s Group at Dow Jo...

Sitar Teli - Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Connect Ventures

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another brilliant episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Sitar Teli, a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Connect Ventures. P...

Therese Giambona - Head of Payables at Flywire

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another interesting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Therese Giambona, the Head of Payables at Flywire. Prior to her cu...

Jeff Lynn - Co-Founder and Executive Chairman at Seedrs

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another excellent episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Jeff Lynn, the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman at Seedrs, Europe’...

Patrice Conxicoeur - CEO, Singapore and Head of Southeast Asia at HSBC Global Asset Management

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another astounding episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Patrice Conxicoeur, the CEO of Singapore and Head of Southeast Asia...

Lucy Baldwin - Global Head of Research & Equity Advisory at Citi

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another marvellous episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Lucy Baldwin, the Global Head of Research & Equity Advisory at ...

Matt Clifford - Co-Founder and CEO of Entrepreneur First

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another brilliant episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Matt Clifford, the Co-Founder and CEO of Entrepreneur First. Prior t...

Chris Bose - Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Nationwide

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another remarkable episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Chris Bose, the Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Nationwide. Pr...

Sally Johnson - Chief Financial Officer at Pearson

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another exciting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Sally Johnson, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Pearson. Prior to...

Carlos Eduardo Espinal - Managing Partner at Seedcamp

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another fascinating episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Carlos Eduardo Espinal, a Managing Partner at Seedcamp. Prior to h...

Henric Hungerhoff - Founding Managing Director at APX

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another exceptional episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Henric Hungerhoff, a founding Managing Director at APX. Prior to h...

Nic Brisbourne - CEO and Founder of Forward Partners

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another fascinating episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Nic Brisbourne, the CEO, Founder and Managing Partner of Forward P...

Michael Silverton - Group Head of Macquarie Capital

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another memorable episode of Focal Point where today we are joined by Michael Silverton, the Group Head of Macquarie Capital where he lead...

Sabrina Bailey - Global Head of Investment & Wealth Solutions, Data and Analytics Division at London Stock Exchange Group

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another exciting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Sabrina Bailey, the Global Head of Investment & Wealth Solutions,...

Kevin Hartz - Co-Founder & Chairman of Eventbrite

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another brilliant episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Kevin Hartz, the Co-Founder and Chairman of Eventbrite and the Co-Fo...

Neeraj Seth - Head of Asian Credit at BlackRock

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another interesting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Neeraj Seth, the Head of Asian Credit and Managing Director at Bla...

Anita Tanna - Head of Equity Sales EMEA at Barclays

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another excellent episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Anita Tanna, the Head of Equity Sales EMEA and a Managing Director a...

Laurent Haziza - Former Global Co-Head of Financial Sponsors Coverage at Rothschild

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another impressive episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Laurent Haziza, the former Global Partner, Global Co-Head of Financ...

Arjun Nagarkatti - Head of the International Private Bank, Americas at Deutsche Bank

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another brilliant episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Arjun Nagarkatti, the Head of the International Private Bank, Americ...

Sonya Iovieno - Head of Venture Capital and Growth Banking at Silicon Valley Bank UK

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another marvellous episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Sonya Iovieno, the Head of Venture Capital and Growth Banking for S...

Clifford Chiu - Senior Advisor at Vista Equity Partners

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another astounding episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Clifford Chiu, a Senior Advisor at Vista Equity Partners. He also n...

Joseph Najjar - Head of Family Office & Institutional Specialists Europe at Credit Suisse

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another interesting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Joseph Najjar, the Head of Family Office & Institutional Speci...

Simon Sprague - Managing Director & Partner at Boston Consulting Group

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another outstanding episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Simon Sprague, a Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consultin...

John Tuttle - Vice Chairman at NYSE & President of NYSE Institute

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another remarkable episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by John Tuttle, the Vice Chairman at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE...

Sylvain Broyer - Chief EMEA Economist at S&P Global Ratings

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another superb episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Sylvain Broyer, the Chief EMEA Economist at S&P Global Ratings. Pri...

Hugh Karseras - Managing Director, IB COO EMEA & Global Head of Client Strategy Wholesale Division at Nomura

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another amazing episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Hugh Karseras, a Managing Director, the COO IB EMEA and Global Head of...

Robert Gardner - Director of Investments at St James's Place Wealth Management

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another interesting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Robert Gardner, the Director of Investments at St James’s Place ...

Janet Mui - Head of Market Analysis at Brewin Dolphin

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another exciting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Janet Mui, the Head of Market Analysis at Brewin Dolphin and a voting...

Paul Moody - Managing Director at CFA Institute

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another interesting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Paul Moody, a Managing Director in Regions, Marketing and Societie...

Jason Tarry - Chief Commercial Officer at Tesco

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another interesting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Jason Tarry, the Chief Commercial Officer at Tesco. Prior to his c...

Martin Brand - Head of North America Private Equity and Global Co-Head of Technology Investing at Blackstone

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another astounding episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Martin Brand, the Head of North America Private Equity and Global C...

Steve Gordon - Managing Director at Evercore

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another brilliant episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Steve Gordon, a Managing Director in the Consumer Retail Team at Eve...

Josh Eastright - CEO of Bloomberg Industry Group

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another amazing episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Josh Eastright, the CEO of Bloomberg Industry Group. Prior to his curr...

Emmanuel Roman - CEO of PIMCO

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another inspiring episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Emmanuel Roman, the CEO of PIMCO. Prior to his current role, he was ...

Dirk Effenberger - Head of Investment Risk at UBS

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another fantastic episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Dirk Effenberger, the Head of Investment Risk at UBS. Prior to his c...

Phil Mackintosh - Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at Nasdaq

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another remarkable episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Phil Mackintosh, the Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at N...

Louis Kuijs - Chief Asia Economist at S&P Global Ratings

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another fascinating episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Louis Kuijs, the Chief Asia Economist at S&P Global Ratings. P...

Jason Channell - Head of Sustainable Finance at Citi

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another excellent episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Jason Channell, the Head of Sustainable Finance and a Managing Direc...

Jon Slade - Chief Commercial Officer at the Financial Times

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another exciting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Jon Slade, the Chief Commercial Officer of the Financial Times. Prior...

Evonne Tan - Head of Barclays Private Bank, Singapore

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another outstanding episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Evonne Tan, the Head of Barclays Private Bank, Singapore and a Mem...

Aya Kawamoto - Managing Director at Nomura

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another superb episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Aya Kawamoto, an Executive Director at Nomura. Prior to her current rol...

Marco Staccoli - Managing Director IB FIG at Jefferies

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another inspiring episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Marco Staccoli, a Managing Director in Investment Banking FIG at Jef...

Dean Maki - Chief Economist at Point72 Asset Management

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another marvellous episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Dean Maki, the Chief Economist at Point72 Asset Management. Prior t...

Sanjay Bahadur - Deputy Executive Vice President and Head of Group Strategy and Business Development at Nestle

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another fantastic episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Sanjay Bahadur, the Deputy Executive Vice President and Head of Grou...

Andrei Milekin - Managing Director and Head of Telecoms and Digital Infrastructure IB EMEA at Nomura

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another interesting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Andrei Milekhin, a Managing Director and the Head of Telecoms and ...

Antonio Belloni - Group Managing Director at LVMH

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another exciting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Antonio Belloni, the Group Managing Director at LVMH Moët Hennessy L...

John Mangelaars - CEO of Skyscanner

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another fascinating episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by John Mangelaars, the CEO of Skyscanner. Prior to his current role,...

Laurent Feniou - Managing Director at Cartier UK

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another brilliant episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Laurent Feniou, a Managing Director at Cartier UK. Prior to his curr...

Kim Morgan-Verlaque - Chief Business Integrity Officer at Unilever

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another amazing episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Kim Morgan-Verlaque, the Chief Business Integrity Officer at Unilever....

Ken Towle - Chief Executive Officer of Nisa at Co-op

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another interesting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Ken Towle, the Chief Executive Officer of Nisa at the Co-op. Prior...

Stuart Lewis - Chief Risk Officer at Deutsche Bank

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another excellent episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Stuart Lewis, the Chief Risk Officer at Deutsche Bank. Prior to his ...

Bjorn von Siemens - Founder of Caresyntax

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another brilliant episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Bjorn von Siemens, the Founder of Caresyntax and the Managing Direct...

Marc-Alexander Christ - Co-Founder of SumUp

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another superb episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Marc-Alexander Christ, the Co-Founder of SumUp. Prior to founding SumUp...

Hila Klein - COO of Fiverr

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another amazing episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Hila Klein, the COO of Fiverr. Prior to joining Fiverr, Hila was the D...

Prakash Kannan - Chief Economist and Head of Total Portfolio Management at GIC

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another astounding episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Prakash Kannan, the Chief Economist and Head of Total Portfolio Man...

Scott Beiser - CEO of Houlihan Lokey

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another remarkable episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Scott Beiser, the CEO of Houlihan Lokey. Prior to his current role,...