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There is no doubt the world is changing: the rules-based international system on which global trade and investment once relied is being undermined, global leaders are using trade as a weapon to wield influence and war is raging, including in regions critical to supply chain security. This uncertainty heightens the risk of geopolitical and geoeconomic shocks that can negatively impact assets, investments and economies.
Join investment leaders, experienced geopolitical analysts and former senior diplomats as we deep dive into what geopolitical risks investors must prepare for over the next 12 months. Together, we’ll examine the global and regional geopolitical and geoeconomic pressure points as well as unpack the principles and frameworks investors can use to understand and mitigate geopolitical and geoeconomic risk. We’ll also explore how in a world of seemingly constant change, investors can build, analyse and protect portfolios for the long term.
Head of Sustainable Product, APAC at FTSE Russell
Carmen Leung is the Head of Sustainable Product in the Asia-Pacific region and is part of the APAC leadership team. She oversees the development and management of sustainable products and solutions tailored to clients' needs.
Carmen joined FTSE Russell in December 2024 from Perpetual Group, where she was their Head of Product Strategy & Development, leading the firm's product strategy and development initiatives for Pendal. She brings over 20 years of experience in investment management, specialising in sustainable and impact products.
Co-CEO of RIAA
Estelle Parker leads RIAA’s research, certification, policy, standards and working group programs. She brings 20 years’ experience leading strategic initiatives as a diplomat, policy analyst, stakeholder manager and strategic planner with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Estelle served, inter alia, as Acting Ambassador and Deputy Ambassador to Mexico, Central America and Cuba; Deputy State Director (Victoria); Policy Adviser to the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands; and as Director overseeing the development and management of bilateral relationships.
Estelle also worked for five years at the University of Melbourne, where she lectured in the Master of Public Policy and Management and Master of International Relations, and has experience on boards and committees. She is currently a member of the Principles for Responsible Investment’s Global Policy Reference Group and the Australian Government’s Natural Capital Working Group, as well as Convenor of the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures official Consultation Group for Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Estelle holds a Master of Public Policy and Management (First Class Honours), Master of Communications (With Distinction), Bachelor of Arts (av. First Class Honours) and Certificate in Business Sustainability Strategy.
Chief Investment Officer at Colonial First State
Jonathan is a highly regarded investment executive with nearly 30 years of global experience, having worked in Australia, the United Kingdom and United States. He has a strong reputation as a leader in asset management. Prior to joining CFS as CIO, Jonathan was Chief Investment Officer and General Manager of Asset Management at MLC. Prior to that, Jonathan spent 20 years at Schroders, where he held roles including Head of US Equities and Deputy Head of Global Equities.
Managing Director Asia at Verisk Maplecroft
David Mullins is based in Singapore and has 20 years of experience in advising clients in the energy sector. He has been based in Asia and the Middle East for the last 15 years.
David‘s background is primarily working with governments and the energy sector. He has developed and led various engagements in the areas of corporate strategy, foreign direct investment, and transaction support. He has also advised multi-national corporations on market disruption, transition risks, and ESG issues.
David was previously head of upstream consulting for IHS Markit in Asia and a Director in Wood Mackenzie’s upstream consulting team. He has worked at the US Department of Commerce as an advisor on foreign trade and in the UK House of Commons as a parliamentary associate. David holds an MBA in International Business from Texas A&M and degrees in Economics and Political Science from the University of Rochester.
