The CIO Chair

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13. Andy Chorlton, CIO, Fixed Income at M&G Investments: Leading and Investing Through Uncertainty

2026-09-0947:03

What does it take to lead one of the world's largest fixed income businesses - and how should investors navigate markets when uncertainty has become the norm? In this episode of The CIO Chair, Andy Chorlton, Chief Investment Officer of Fixed Income at M&G Investments, joins us to discuss his career, investment philosophy and approach to leading a global fixed income business. Andy shares his journey into investment management, from studying economics and Spanish to securing his first in...

12. Jeremy Rogers, CIO, Better Society Capital - Investing for Impact Without Losing Sight of Returns

2026-08-2852:14

In this episode of The CIO Chair Podcast, we speak with Jeremy Rogers, Chief Investment Officer at Better Society Capital, about the evolution of impact investing and the role investment can play in tackling some of the UK's most pressing social and environmental challenges. Jeremy brings a particularly interesting perspective to the conversation, having worked across both the financial and social sectors, including a senior role at JP Morgan, Big Issue Invest and The Prince's Trust. At Bette...

11. Black Swans, Natural Capital and Leadership with David Thompson, CIO at Zurich Insurance

2026-07-1049:27

David Thompson, Chief Investment Officer at Zurich Insurance Company Limited, joins us to discuss a career spanning investment banking, asset management and insurance investing. From writing 52 letters to land his first role at Lehman Brothers to leading one of the UK's major insurance investment portfolios, David shares the lessons that have shaped his investment philosophy and leadership style. The conversation explores how insurers balance long-term liabilities, why diversification matters...

10. Will Nicoll, CIO, RLAM on why trust, transparency, and disciplined decision-making define the modern CIO

2026-06-2446:00

In this episode of The CIO Chair Podcast, we sit down with Will Nicoll, chief investment officer at Royal London Asset Management, for a wide-ranging conversation on investment leadership, team building, and navigating uncertainty in today's markets. Drawing on decades of experience across asset management and institutional investing, Will shares why trust is the foundation of every successful investment organisation. He explains how CIOs can build high-performing teams, encourage constructiv...

09. How to Navigate Risk, Change, and Uncertainty with Siddharth Chakravarty, Vice President of Investments, Coaction Global

2026-05-2955:04

In this episode of The CIO Chair Podcast, we sit down with Siddharth Chakravarty, Vice President of Investments at Coaction Global. We explore the realities of modern investment leadership and the evolving responsibilities of today’s chief investment officer. The conversation covers how CIO's make decisions in uncertain markets, balance long-term strategy with short-term pressures, and build investment frameworks that can withstand volatility and structural change. We also discuss governance,...

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