Bill Hughes, Global Head of Real Assets and recently appointed Co-Head of Private Markets at Legal & General Investment Management, oversees more than £40 billion of assets under management, as well as playing an active role in a number of influential government and industry committees around housing, infrastructure, regeneration and sustainability. His innovative approach to investment has positioned him at the forefront of reshaping the landscape of real assets through strategic and progressive initiatives.

In this episode of Purpose of Place, Despina Katsikakis sits down with Bill to explore how investments can be both financially successful and socially beneficial.

They discuss how investment opportunities across real estate, infrastructure, private credit, and venture capital can foster environments that are not only economically viable but also socially and environmentally resilient.

Bill shares his vision on the importance of flexibility in responding to market changes and leading with innovation in an industry often resistant to change.