LSE Focal Point Podcast

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LSE Focal Point Podcast

The Focal Point Podcast, founded in 2020 by Daniel Tamary MacLeod with special mention to Seongyun Hong, is the official podcast of the LSESU Business and Investment Group. Weekly episodes featuring industry-changing leaders from across the professional landscape are uploaded to provide exclusive insights and enhance commercial awareness. To find more and summaries of our episodes, visit our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lse-focal-point!

  1. MAR 19

    Anthony Villis - Co-founder and Managing Director of First Wealth

    Join us for another exciting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Anthony Villis, the co-founder and managing director of First Wealth. Prior to his current role, he was the founder of Open Advice and the co-founder of Thrive Money. Anthony holds a Economics degree from the University of Bath and is the recipient of the title of the UK’s Favourite Independent Financial Advisor by VouchedFor. Recorded in February, 2025

    20 min

  2. MAR 12

    Piyush Gupta - CEO of DBS Group

    Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point, where today we are joined by Piyush Gupta, the CEO of DBS Group, Southeast Asia’s largest bank by assets. Prior to his current role, he had a distinguished 27-year career at Citigroup, holding various leadership positions. Piyush has been at the helm of DBS since 2009, steering the bank to global recognition as the world's best bank by numerous publications. As he prepares for his upcoming retirement in March 2025. Recorded in December, 2024

    23 min

  3. MAR 7

    Ted Low - Head of Portfolio & Collateral Management of Clifford Capital Group

    Join us for another engaging episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Ted Low, the Head of Portfolio and Collateral Management at Clifford Capital Group, a Singapore-based infrastructure credit platform specialising in global infrastructure debt origination, distribution, and investment. Prior to his current role, Ted was a Senior Associate at Challenger MBK Fund Management and a Business Analyst in Macquarie Group’s infrastructure fund team. Ted holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from LSE. Recorded in February, 2025

    23 min

  4. FEB 27

    Sean Lee - CEO of Marco Polo Marine

    Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point, where today we are joined by Sean Lee, the Co-founder and Group CEO of Marco Polo Marine, a Singapore-listed leading integrated marine logistics group. Prior to his current role, Sean has led Marco Polo Marine for almost two decades, driving its key focuses on ship chartering, shipyard services, marine transportation, and offshore wind energy. Sean holds MBAs from both INSEAD and Tsinghua University. Recorded in January, 2025

    20 min

  5. FEB 20

    Audra Low - CEO of Clifford Capital Private Limited

    Join us for another engaging episode at Focal Point, where today we are joined by Audra Low, the CEO of Clifford Capital Private Limited. Prior to her current role, she was the Head of Origination and Structuring at Clifford Capital and a Director of Project Finance at HSBC. Audra holds an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business and a degree from Nanyang Technological University. Recorded in February, 2025

    18 min

  6. FEB 18

    Sonny Kalsi - Co-CEO of BGO

    Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point with Sonny Kalsi, Co-CEO of Bento Green Oak (BGO), a global leader in real estate investment management with $85B AUM. Previously, he was Global Co-Head of Real Estate Investing at Morgan Stanley and co-founded Green Oak Real Estate, growing it to $12B AUM before its 2019 merger with Benton Kennedy. A Georgetown University graduate, Sonny is actively involved in academic initiatives and serves on the boards of Georgetown, Teaching Matters, Room to Read, Asia Society, and the Hirshhorn Museum. Recorded in February, 2025

    20 min

  7. FEB 13

    Dagfinn Lunde - Founder of SFG Ship Finance Global Limited

    Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point, where today we are joined by Dagfinn Lunde, a veteran in shipping finance with over four decades of experience. Dagfinn was previously the Head of DNB New York from 1990 to 1995, the Head of Intertanko, and a board member at DVB Bank, where he oversaw the shipping and offshore division from 2000 until the end of 2013. He is also the founder of eShipFinance, an online shipping financing platform. Recorded in December, 2024

    19 min

  8. FEB 11

    Brian Klinksiek - Global Head of Research & Strategy at LaSalle

    Join us for another exciting episode at Focal Point with Brian Klinksiek, Global Head of Research & Strategy at LaSalle. Previously, he led LaSalle’s European Research & Strategy and spent 17 years at Heitman across Hong Kong, London, and Chicago. Brian holds a BA from Stanford and an MBA from Chicago Booth and is active in real estate industry groups. Recorded in February 2025

    20 min
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    The Focal Point Podcast, founded in 2020 by Daniel Tamary MacLeod with special mention to Seongyun Hong, is the official podcast of the LSESU Business and Investment Group. Weekly episodes featuring industry-changing leaders from across the professional landscape are uploaded to provide exclusive insights and enhance commercial awareness. To find more and summaries of our episodes, visit our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lse-focal-point!

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    • Creator
      LSESU Business and Investment Group
    • Years Active
      2021 - 2025
    • Episodes
      239
    • Rating
      Clean
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      © LSESU Business and Investment Group
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      LSE Focal Point Podcast

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