Speakers
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Aaron Punwani Chief Executive Officer, LCP
Aaron is LCP’s Chief Executive Officer, with overall responsibility for defining and delivering the firm’s strategy, to meet the evolving needs of LCP’s clients and people as the firm continues to grow.
He advises the trustees or corporate sponsors of some of the UK’s largest pension schemes.
His work with trustees is focused on maximising the security of their members’ benefits, through the optimum combination of funding strategy, investment strategy and engagement with the sponsor. His work with companies is focused on lightening their pensions burden. Aaron has particular expertise in: establishing effective and joined-up funding and investment strategies; the use of contingent assets; and pensioner buy-ins and buy-outs.
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Mark Hall Programme Manager, Impact Investing Institute
Mark leads the Institute’ place-based impact investing (PBII) programme, working with investors and places across the UK that are pioneering place-based approaches to investment. In this role, Mark has overseen the design of new blended finance vehicles, worked with local authority leaders to develop and embed PBII approaches, and regularly engages with investors on this agenda. Mark leads the Institute’s Place Coalition and partnership on the PBII Network, and he is a regular speaker on impact investing in the UK and internationally.
Mark joined the Institute from Waltham Forest Council, where he was Policy and Projects Manager in the Leadership Office. He has significant experience working in local economic development, having worked in local government and with 10 years’ experience at a UK think tank, leading multidisciplinary research teams with partners including Mastercard and UK Core Cities. Mark has co-authored several reports and publications on topics such as regional finance, community engagement, and the future of work. He is passionate about creating a more inclusive and sustainable economy through impact investing.
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Jacqueline Jackson Chief Sustainability Officer, London CIV
Jacqueline is responsible for leading and developing LCIV’s commitment to responsible investing and corporate sustainability. Including managing social, environmental and governance risks and opportunities throughout the investment portfolio, with a focus on climate change risk and stewardship. As well as delivering corporate net zero targets and supporting other ESG initiatives throughout the organisation.
