01. Simon Pilcher on Long-Term Investing and Leadership

In this debut episode of The CIO Chair, Sean Thompson and Hartej Singh sit down with Simon Pilcher, CEO of USS Investment Management, to discuss leadership, investment philosophy, and the balance between responsibility and performance in managing £77 billion in assets for over half a million members.The conversation delves into the importance of anticipating future scenarios in investment strategies, emphasising that historical patterns may not adequately prepare investors for upcoming challenges. Simon shares stories of lucky breaks, lessons in trust, and the evolution of his leadership style over three decades in investment management.We discuss the need for resilient portfolio management that can withstand various future uncertainties, rather than relying solely on past performance.Simon reflects on the importance of humility, faith, and family in keeping perspective, and shares that his true legacy will be leaving behind a strong, values-driven team that continues serving USS members with integrity and purpose.https://www.cioinvestmentclub.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/cio-investment-club/posts/?feedView=all