For the past two decades David Cameron has been a central figure in a rapidly changing world, shaping global politics, wrestling the forces of populism, and promoting moderate, compassionate conservatism in an age of disruption and tumult.
As Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016, Lord Cameron led Britain’s first coalition government since the Second World War, a daring move that not only pulled the nation back from economic disaster but led to Britain becoming the fastest-growing major advanced economy in the world. Under his leadership, millions of jobs were created, record apprenticeships were started, schools were transformed, renewable energy became mainstream, the target of spending 0.7 per cent of national income on overseas aid was met, and same-sex marriage was legalized, as Britain blazed a global trail in areas from equality to the environment.Â
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Lord Cameron is one of only a few international figures to have forged relationships with the key players of the early 21st Century, from Barack Obama to Vladimir Putin, Angela Merkel to Xi Jinping. Â
At a time when the world is more dangerous, more volatile, more confrontational, than most of us have ever known, Lord Cameron draws from his extensive experience to help audiences navigate current geopolitical risks and global trends – informing as well as entertaining, with insights from inside the rooms where key decisions have been made over the past two decades
Alastair Campbell is a writer, broadcaster and strategist best known for his role as former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy. Still active in politics and campaigns in Britain and overseas, he now splits his time between writing, speaking, broadcasting, charities and consultancy. "The Rest Is Politics" is a British podcast and television series hosted by Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart. It launched in March 2022, and has since become one of the leading political podcasts in the United Kingdom.
Sir Chris Hoy MBE is a legend of the sporting world and one of Great Britain’s most successful Olympic athletes with six gold medals and one silver. Following his historic hat-trick of gold medals at the Beijing Olympics, Chris was voted 2008 BBC Sports Personality of the Year and he was also awarded a Knighthood in the 2009 New Year Honours list. In 2024 Chris announced that he was living with stage 4 cancer. Maintaining the determination, resilience and positivity that shaped his sporting success, Chris inspired the nation once again with his memoir "All That Matters", sharing how he has used these experiences to find ways to focus on the moments that matter.
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Roberto Cagnati, Chief Risk Officer & Head of Portfolio Solutions, Partners Group
Rachel Elwell, Chief Executive Officer, Border to Coast Pensions Partnership
Bob Morgan, Managing Director, 50 South Capital, Northern Trust Asset Management
Jonas Thulin, Chief Investment Officer, AP3
Panel Moderator: Melanie Pickett, Head of Asset Servicing, Americas, Northern Trust
Mike O’Grady is joined by Sonja Laud to discuss some of the major macroeconomic, geopolitical, and investment themes reshaping the global financial landscape. A regular media commentator, Sonja’s insights are sought after, appearing regularly across broadcast including the BBC, Sky News, Bloomberg and CNBC.
Shundrawn A. Thomas serves as the President of Asset Management. In his previous role as Executive Vice President, Head of Funds and Managed Accounts Group he was responsible for the development, management and distribution of the firm's mutual funds, institutional mutual funds and exchange-traded funds as well as related business activities. He also oversaw the Managed Accounts practice which provides investment advisory solutions to existing clients and financial intermediaries. His broad executive responsibilities involved developing long-term strategy, executing operating plans, managing client and vendor relationships and developing and retaining talented professionals.
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Previously, Shundrawn served as President and Chief Executive of Northern Trust Securities, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation. In addition to his general management responsibilities, he was responsible for overseeing financial management and working with regulators including FINRA and the Securities and Exchange Commission. He also served as Head of Corporate Strategy for Northern Trust Corporation. As a direct report to the Chief Executive Officer, he supported executive management with key strategic planning initiatives. Prior to joining Northern Trust, Shundrawn served as a vice president for Goldman Sachs and held positions in sales, trading and research with Morgan Stanley.
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Shundrawn received a B.S. degree in Accounting from Florida A&M University and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He has also completed executive education programs in corporate strategy at Chicago Booth School of Business and corporate governance at University of Notre Dame Mendoza School of Business. Shundrawn currently holds the FINRA series 7, 63 and 24 securities licenses.
Shundrawn A. Thomas serves as the President of Asset Management. In his previous role as Executive Vice President, Head of Funds and Managed Accounts Group he was responsible for the development, management and distribution of the firm's mutual funds, institutional mutual funds and exchange-traded funds as well as related business activities. He also oversaw the Managed Accounts practice which provides investment advisory solutions to existing clients and financial intermediaries. His broad executive responsibilities involved developing long-term strategy, executing operating plans, managing client and vendor relationships and developing and retaining talented professionals.
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Previously, Shundrawn served as President and Chief Executive of Northern Trust Securities, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation. In addition to his general management responsibilities, he was responsible for overseeing financial management and working with regulators including FINRA and the Securities and Exchange Commission. He also served as Head of Corporate Strategy for Northern Trust Corporation. As a direct report to the Chief Executive Officer, he supported executive management with key strategic planning initiatives. Prior to joining Northern Trust, Shundrawn served as a vice president for Goldman Sachs and held positions in sales, trading and research with Morgan Stanley.
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Shundrawn received a B.S. degree in Accounting from Florida A&M University and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He has also completed executive education programs in corporate strategy at Chicago Booth School of Business and corporate governance at University of Notre Dame Mendoza School of Business. Shundrawn currently holds the FINRA series 7, 63 and 24 securities licenses.
Twenty years ago, alternatives represented $4.8 trillion, or 6%, of global assets under management, with Hedge Funds making up the vast majority. Today, alternative investments are larger and more diverse than ever across Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Hedge, Private Debt and Natural Resources, sitting at $22 trillion, or 15% of global assets under management. Will this trend continue and where will the next wave of capital come from?
The future of sustainability in 2025 is up for debate. While some parts of the world are limiting or scaling back their use of sustainability and ESG frameworks, others are charging ahead with ambitious plans. And despite this contradiction, the global value of sustainable and ESG assets is still predicted to hit somewhere between $35 and $50 trillion by 2030. What are the threats and opportunities that will shape this new era for sustainable investing?
The metaphors are obvious: the power of the team, serious competition and increasingly, the use of analytics to help make data-driven decisions. What lessons can the world of sport teach us about identifying opportunities, mitigating risks, and performing under pressure to improve business performance?
In a rapidly evolving era where institutional investors are navigating extraordinary levels of uncertainty and disruption, we will hear from a leader who has been at the helm of significant global developments for over two decades. Drawing from his experience and key global relationships, Lord Cameron will share lessons he has learnt as a leader, providing actionable strategies and inspiring confidence in the face of uncertainty.
