Transition Value: Strategies & Profits

Our third guest is Dr. Rhian-Mari Thomas, sharing her insights in epsidoe 3; “I talk very purposefully about finance being the facilitator of the transition, because policy is the enabler… the transition will be shaped by policies, but it will be driven by corporates.” Dr Thomas is the Chief Executive of the Green Finance Institute, an independent, commercially focused organisation seed funded by the UK Government. She spent 20 years in investment banking and corporate finance and was the first person to be awarded an OBE for services to green banking. She is an emeritus member of TCFD and co-chaired the launch of the TNFD, to which she remains an advisor. Dr Thomas sits on numerous advisory groups across UK Government, as well as the World Economic Forum’s Clean Energy Financing steering committee and co-chairs the leadership council for Snowball Impact Investments. She is also a Trustee of the World Wildlife Fund UK. A fluent Welsh speaker, Dr Thomas holds a PhD in Physics from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland.We'll discuss real-world examples of the complexities of:·       Developing robust transition strategies: From decarbonization roadmaps to navigating evolving regulatory landscapes.·       Integrating sustainability goals with core business objectives and maximizing shareholder value through Geo-System Strategy®, a framework for connecting strategy, innovation, government, and regulatory policy.·       The role of the board in driving successful transition: Overseeing strategic alignment, ensuring accountability, and fostering a culture of innovation. Join us for candid conversations that will equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the climate transition, mitigate risks, and unlock new opportunities for your organization.   Don’t miss this critical conversation. Connect with us on LinkedIn to keep it going!

Our second guest is Doris Honold, sharing her insights in episode 2; “the amount of investments going into Morocco and Egypt money is staggering, it will reshape the geo-political landscape”   Doris is a seasoned leader in financial services with more than 25 years of Board level experience in finance, risk management, and change management, which she gained as Chief Risk Officer and Chief Operating Officer. She is also experienced in non-executive Director and Advisory appointments with organisations focused on climate change and sustainable development. Doris has worked in Frankfurt, Tokyo, Singapore and London. Until 2019, she was Group Chief Operating Officer of Standard Chartered Bank and a member of Supervisory Board of the Standard Chartered Germany AG.Doris is also the Chair of the Climate Bonds Initiative and a Board member of the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market. Both organisations work on mobilising global capital for climate actions.   In the spirit of "Outrage + Optimism," Paul Dickinson, co-host of "Outrage + Optimism," and Anna-Marie Slot, founder of "30forNetZero30," bring their unique perspectives to this new podcast, where they join forces with C-suite and board leaders in the business world to dissect the critical challenges and opportunities presented by the global transition.  We'll discuss real-world examples of the complexities of: ·       Developing robust transition strategies: From decarbonization roadmaps to navigating evolving regulatory landscapes. ·       Integrating sustainability goals with core business objectives and maximizing shareholder value through Geo-System Strategy®, a framework for connecting strategy, innovation, government, and regulatory policy. ·       The role of the board in driving successful transition: Overseeing strategic alignment, ensuring accountability, and fostering a culture of innovation.  Join us for candid conversations that will equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the climate transition, mitigate risks, and unlock new opportunities for your organization.  Don’t miss this critical conversation. Connect with us on LinkedIn to keep it going!

Our first guest is Esohe Denise Odaro, sharing her insights in episode 1; “We're now looking at: how can we create value? And I talked about future proofing earlier - how do we take this business model and make it business ready for the future economy? And that in itself is, frankly, the definition of sustainability.”  PAI Partners is a pre-eminent private equity firm investing in market-leading companies across the globe. The Firm has more than €27 billion of assets under management and, since 1994, has completed over 100 investments in 12 countries and realised more than €26 billion in proceeds from over 60 exits. PAI has built an outstanding track record through partnering with ambitious management teams where its unique perspective, unrivalled sector experience, and long-term vision enable companies to pursue their full potential – and push beyond. Learn more about the PAI story, the team and their approach at: www.paipartners.com.   In the spirit of "Outrage + Optimism," Paul Dickinson, co-host of "Outrage + Optimism," and Anna-Marie Slot, founder of "30forNetZero30," bring their unique perspectives to this new podcast, where they join forces with C-suite and board leaders in the business world to dissect the critical challenges and opportunities presented by the global transition.  We'll discuss real-world examples of the complexities of: ·       Developing robust transition strategies: From decarbonization roadmaps to navigating evolving regulatory landscapes. ·       Integrating sustainability goals with core business objectives and maximizing shareholder value through Geo-System Strategy®, a framework for connecting strategy, innovation, government, and regulatory policy. ·       The role of the board in driving successful transition: Overseeing strategic alignment, ensuring accountability, and fostering a culture of innovation.  Join us for candid conversations that will equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the climate transition, mitigate risks, and unlock new opportunities for your organization.   Don’t miss this critical conversation. Connect with us on LinkedIn to keep it going!