Global Conversations

Investcorp’s Global Conversations brings together diverse, global leaders in their respective fields to discuss key issues impacting markets and society at-large. This online series aims to educate and engage our stakeholders by providing insights on key trends shaping global markets. Each episode will feature a distinguished guest speaker from Investcorp’s global network alongside one of our firm’s executives who will moderate the conversation.

Investing and Leading in 2022: Lessons Learned from 25 Years in Institutional Asset Management

Investcorp’s Head of Strategic Capital Group, Anthony Maniscalco spoke with Tina Byles Williams, CEO, CIO and Founder of Xponance about the formation and evolution of her firm over the past 25 years and how institutional investors perspectives’ have changed in terms of allocation strategies, DEI and ESG. 

America’s Global Role After Afghanistan

Investcorp’s Global Head of Real Estate, Jon Dracos spoke with Frances Townsend, Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Activision Blizzard about “America’s Global Role After Afghanistan.” The conversation explored the state of US foreign policy under the Biden Administration, the importance of relations with China and how technology, cybersecurity and human rights have taken a front stage as we assess foreign policy priorities. 

Peering around the corner: The post-pandemic global economic landscape

Investcorp’s Co-CEO, Rishi Kapoor spoke with Neil Shearing, Group Chief Economist of Capital Economics about the post-pandemic global economic landscape. 

The Crossroads: US, Europe & Asia Relations

Investcorp’s Executive Chairman Mohammed Alardhi sits down with H.E. Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger, Chairman of the Munich Security Conference discussing Turkey joining the EU, advise to US and Chinese Leaders and the world’s cyber relationships. 

Deciphering Mubadala’s Growth

 Investcorp’s Global Conversations featured H.E. Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Managing Director & Group CEO of Mubadala Investment Company and Investcorp’s Executive Chairman, Mohammed Alardhi, under the theme of “Deciphering Mubadala’s Growth”. During the session, H.E. Khaldoon discussed UAE’s future economic opportunities, and shared his insights on Mubadala’s role as well as his outlook on the global economy and the rising sectors and key investment drivers. 

The Big Shifts: Bitcoin, Big Tech & Bilateralism

Investcorp’s Co-CEO, Rishi Kapoor, sits down with Dr. Linda Yueh, Economist and Author of “The Great Economists” to discuss the three big shifts: Bitcoin, Big Tech and Bilateralism, as well as shed some light on the volatility of bitcoin as a shift to consider. She also highlights that financing is one of the few trends to think about today in terms of assessing whether or not this is a shift towards Big Tech. 

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