In this Fiftyfaces Focus - The Next Chapter series we are delighted to bring you insights from 17 investment professionals around the world whose expertise includes investment committee, director, trustee and Chair roles.  A portfolio career is often what many executives pursue as their next chapter, but there is no guidebook, no rule book for what makes an effective non-executive director or board member.  There is even less guidance as to what makes an effective chair.  Join us in this tour de force as we capture what these professionals view as the key ingredients of being an effective board or committee member, or even a Chair. 

Episode 1 brings us three veterans of the London investment management scene - Sally Bridgeland, Debbie Clark and Caroline Burton, as well as Sharmila Kassam, based in the US.

In Episode 2 we meet with Margaret Casely-Hayford, Chancellor of Coventry University whose board and chair experience is prolific and varied, as well as William Bourne, an adviser to local government pension funds, Julian Tregoning, a legend in the City of London Fund Management circles and Sandy Urie, Chairman Emeritus of Cambridge Associates, and the holder of multiple board and committee roles over the years. 

Episode 3 introduces us to Alex Noble, who after a long career of leadership of her own is committed to training the next generation of leaders now.  Susan Martin is also enjoying her own portfolio career, after decades in an executive role, and is also a consultant that helps to manage change in organizations. Daniele Beasley is on the board of Mission Bank and is committed to financial literacy and ensuring an inclusive environment for all while Henry Tapper discusses the lifetime he has dedicated to improving transparency and choice in pensions. 

In Episode 4 we provided a sneak preview into two guests from our 2022 series - Kimberly Smith and Rania Azmi, based in the US and Kuwait, each of whom hold non-profit board roles and are passionate about education and better governance.  We hear also from a formidable legal mind, Dennis Archer, former mayor of Detroit and justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, who featured in our Fiftyfaces Focus - Inspiring People in Law Series, as well as the equally formidable Gerald Chen-Young whose portfolio includes a deep commitment to diversity, inclusion, ESG and investment matters.  This episode is rounded out with a discussion about the profoundly impactful Jan Nicholson, who runs her own family foundation, has had numerous public company board roles and a long investment career of her own. 

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