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20 years of investment management experience across global markets as both an investor and business builder. Previously CIO of Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) overseeing an investment team managing over US$1 trillion across multiple asset classes and regions. Key role in transforming LGIM from UK roots to one of the largest global investment managers. Instrumental in building and managing a multi-billion dollar impact-oriented fund range. Background as a macro credit fund manager and co-head of global fixed income.

22 years of financing, building, and governing businesses, and projects across Africa. Previously Executive Director of Allan Gray Ltd. Operational lead for 5 African countries; doubled their assets to over US$3 billion by strengthening the investment and business propositions in each country. Previously created and/or led African investment firms in private equity, venture capital, infrastructure development, and asset management. The firms and funds drove impact in entrepreneurship, education, economic development, diversity & inclusion.

30 years of investment management experience with a strong track record in building businesses. Previously CEO of Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM). Tripled AUM to US$1.5 trillion, making LGIM one of the fastest-growing asset managers globally, with particular success growing international assets, especially in the US. Established LGIM as a global leader in responsible investment, building innovative ESG funds. Previously Global Head of Fixed Income at Aegon Asset Management.

27 years of experience building global investment management platforms. Grown 6 investment firms over last 7 years and raised over $10bn in AUM. Previously at Pioneer Investments on the executive management team and instrumental in its global diversification. Served as CFO at AFLAC Global Investments and for five years as CFO and member of the Management Committee at Guggenheim Investments, a $200bn global asset management firm. Additionally, he was a senior member of the firm's Product Development Committee responsible for the design, repositioning and launch of investment strategies with $25B AUM across fixed income, liquid alternatives and ETFs

Lauren has a global track record, comprising more than 25 years of experience, in launching, advising on and managing emerging markets impact investment funds and sustainable development finance transactions, with emphasis on appropriate financing for inclusive growth and resiliency. Design and successful implementation of clear strategies, policies, products and metrics for achieving simultaneous financial, social and environmental goals. Active in gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) as well as global climate adaptation and resilience investment work, Lauren’s work is often focused at the intersection of gender and climate impact. Her practice areas includes investment readiness and design work with asset managers and investment funds holding climate-related mandates in NAP-related project financing, renewable energy, food and agriculture, as well as international advisory work focused on inclusive MSME finance and governance related to climate, environment and social inclusion (non-executive director on relevant boards & investment committees).

Lauren has extensive experience in originating, structuring, conducting due diligence, negotiating and managing debt and equity instruments as well as credit enhancement facilities, including guarantee funds, primarily in Latin America and Africa, with equity and advisory experience in South Asia. She is a creative strategist committed to achieving strong inclusive blended returns (financial, social and environmental) by combining mindful awareness of the needs of "people and planet" with financial prudence and discipline. Lauren is a team player and team builder, good at managing and developing scarce resources and motivating culturally diverse staff. She has a win-win mindset and a proactive stakeholder approach to partnerships, program design and project management.

She holds an MBA in Finance & Strategic Planning from the Wharton Business School and a Masters in Social Change from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Lauren speaks and works in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French.