"Don't allow the regulatory imperative to extinguish agency and the power of people " said Noel Fessey, CEO of European Fund Administration, with enthusiasm and sapient wisdom.I loved interviewing Noel who brings a wealth of knowledge from the military and from history to the financial services industry. He speaks with passion and authority about the way companies can create sustainable performance by enabling individuals to grow and create added value through a culture of agency.A sailor, a mountaineer and a historian - Noel is a true compass that inspires people to advance, grow and flourish.Sage. Wise. Judicious. A must-listen for any leader in current times

"Don't allow the regulatory imperative to extinguish agency and the power of people " said Noel Fessey, CEO of European Fund Administration, with enthusiasm and sapient wisdom. I loved interviewing Noel who brings a wealth of knowledge from the military and from history to the financial services industry. He speaks with passion and authority about the way companies can create sustainable performance by enabling individuals to grow and create added value through a culture of agency. A sailor, a mountaineer and a historian - Noel is a true compass that inspires people to advance, grow and flourish. Sage. Wise. Judicious. A must-listen for any leader in current times

Flex and the City - Noel Fessey - Episode 47

Campbell Fleming

Campbell Fleming is a legend in the financial services industry. He is CEO of AssetCo plc and Chairman of The Big Exchange.Anyone who has met Campbell will be touched by the way he makes them feel. Human.From a humble background down under to barrister to financial services game changer. Humility remains firmly at Campbell's heart.❤️Campbell mentions the words client and client satisfaction with a passion that is inspiring, honest, and infectious. He truly believes that the sustainable performance of the industry will be dependent on our ability to engage with clients in a language that all clients will understand and appreciate. In short - straight talk, client focus, be human.

Campbell Fleming is a legend in the financial services industry. He is CEO of AssetCo plc and Chairman of The Big Exchange. Anyone who has met Campbell will be touched by the way he makes them feel. Human. From a humble background down under to barrister to financial services game changer. Humility remains firmly at Campbell's heart.❤️ Campbell mentions the words client and client satisfaction with a passion that is inspiring, honest, and infectious. He truly believes that the sustainable performance of the industry will be dependent on our ability to engage with clients in a language that all clients will understand and appreciate.  In short - straight talk, client focus, be human.

Flex and the City with Campbell Fleming - Episode 46

This week on Flex and the City I interview Jurgen Vanhoenacker, Executive Director of Sales, Marketing and Wealth Structures at Lombard International Assurance.Have you heard about AC/DC and the way in which they managed sustainable performance?  Meet Financial Services' very own lead guitarist and celebrated hard rocker Jurgen Vanhoenacker. There are lots of parallels: Jurgen is charismatically a hard rocker. Tough, kind, supportive, compassionate yet energetic, and unfiltered passion. WSYWIG. The bottom line with Jurgen is he is, like other great rock stars, in service of other human beings. His clients, their stories and needs; his people, their stories and needs and services to greater humanity. It's a gig worth listening to.

This week on Flex and the City I interview Jurgen Vanhoenacker, Executive Director of Sales, Marketing and Wealth Structures at Lombard International Assurance. Have you heard about AC/DC and the way in which they managed sustainable performance?  Meet Financial Services' very own lead guitarist and celebrated hard rocker Jurgen Vanhoenacker.  There are lots of parallels: Jurgen is charismatically a hard rocker. Tough, kind, supportive, compassionate yet energetic, and unfiltered passion. WSYWIG.  The bottom line with Jurgen is he is, like other great rock stars, in service of other human beings. His clients, their stories and needs; his people, their stories and needs and services to greater humanity.  It's a gig worth listening to.

Flex and the City with Jurgen Vanhoenacker at Lombard International Assurance - Episode 45

Jonny Black

This week on Flex and the City I talk with Johnny Black, Head of Commercial &amp; Strategy, Advisor Sector, abrdn Jonny Black is far from Black - he's colourful, sparkly, and energetic which is just what the industry needs. Not afraid to challenge and call things out. Fresh air. Jonny celebrates difference - and the power that difference (we even talked about his dad's dislike of Deliveroo) can have on different generations of investors. What Jonny brings with heart ❤️ and conviction is the need for the industry to connect with the Dreams, wishes, and emotions of their clients. The DREAM factory. Don't we all have dreams?! 

This week on Flex and the City I talk with Johnny Black, Head of Commercial &amp; Strategy, Advisor Sector, abrdn  Jonny Black is far from Black - he's colourful, sparkly, and energetic which is just what the industry needs. Not afraid to challenge and call things out. Fresh air.  Jonny celebrates difference - and the power that difference (we even talked about his dad's dislike of Deliveroo) can have on different generations of investors.  What Jonny brings with heart ❤️ and conviction is the need for the industry to connect with the Dreams, wishes, and emotions of their clients. The DREAM factory.  Don't we all have dreams?!

Flex and the City - Jonny Black from abrdn - Episode 44

I've heard over the years from a number of sources that Christophe Girondel is a respected leader. Even at the beginning of the podcast recording, Christophe creates a climate of trust. He stands for trust and authenticity. We talked about the Nordic influence on his leadership which I've coined "Hygge" Leadership but we also talked about the powerful influence of remote travel and this powerful perspective that brings a peaceful, groundedness to Christophe's leadership. Sustainable Performance, Authenticity, Agency, and Leader as Coach are words that come to mind. 

I've heard over the years from a number of sources that Christophe Girondel is a respected leader.  Even at the beginning of the podcast recording, Christophe creates a climate of trust. He stands for trust and authenticity. We talked about the Nordic influence on his leadership which I've coined "Hygge" Leadership but we also talked about the powerful influence of remote travel and this powerful perspective that brings a peaceful, groundedness to Christophe's leadership.  Sustainable Performance, Authenticity, Agency, and Leader as Coach are words that come to mind.

Flex and the City with Christophe Girondel - Episode 43

Denise Thomas

This week on Flex and the City we interviewed Denise Thomas who is the COO of abrdn. Authentic isn’t quite a big enough word to describe Denise Thomas. I prefer the acronym WYSIWYG or Down to Earth; Real; Fun. I would work for Denise. I connected with Denise because she’s genuinely interested in people. She is curious about people. Deeply curious. As you may have heard and I have said before curiosity is at the core of being a leader who brings a coaching style to the workplace. It is this curiosity that engenders trust - trust from everyone that works around her and everyone in her sphere of influence. I felt so comfortable in Denise’s company that I even brought in my husband at the end of the podcast to say a big hello as they’ve been brought up in the same area of Edinburgh. 

This week on Flex and the City we interviewed Denise Thomas who is the COO of abrdn.  Authentic isn’t quite a big enough word to describe Denise Thomas. I prefer the acronym WYSIWYG or Down to Earth; Real; Fun.  I would work for Denise. I connected with Denise because she’s genuinely interested in people. She is curious about people. Deeply curious. As you may have heard and I have said before curiosity is at the core of being a leader who brings a coaching style to the workplace. It is this curiosity that engenders trust - trust from everyone that works around her and everyone in her sphere of influence.  I felt so comfortable in Denise’s company that I even brought in my husband at the end of the podcast to say a big hello as they’ve been brought up in the same area of Edinburgh.

Flex and the City with Denise Thomas - Episode 42

Kunle Olafare

This week on Flex and the City we interviewed Kunle Olafare who is the CEO of SK Financial. Kunle is part of the new movement of leaders who lead with heart and humanity – In this podcast, he reveals his own personal 5 Ps for achieving growth and success.

This week on Flex and the City we interviewed Kunle Olafare who is the CEO of SK Financial. Kunle is part of the new movement of leaders who lead with heart and humanity – In this podcast, he reveals his own personal 5 Ps for achieving growth and success.

Flex and the City, Episode 41 - Kunle Olafare

This week on Flex and the City I interviewed Karl Harder, the co-founder &amp; Managing Director of Abundance a Financial Services game changer and lifelong environmentalist (before Greta was even born!!!) Karl is a deeply human individual and his lack of ego, profound humility, and straightforward simplicity provokes you into reflecting on the power of money and the purpose behind its accumulation and use. The interesting thing about Karl is that he didn't work in financial services until much later in life when he had previously gained experience working with the inspirational Anita Roddick. If you want to hear a unique perspective on financial services and what that means for our future this is the podcast for you.

This week on Flex and the City I interviewed Karl Harder, the co-founder &amp; Managing Director of Abundance a Financial Services game changer and lifelong environmentalist (before Greta was even born!!!) Karl is a deeply human individual and his lack of ego, profound humility, and straightforward simplicity provokes you into reflecting on the power of money and the purpose behind its accumulation and use. The interesting thing about Karl is that he didn't work in financial services until much later in life when he had previously gained experience working with the inspirational Anita Roddick. If you want to hear a unique perspective on financial services and what that means for our future this is the podcast for you.

Flex and the City - Episode 40 with Karl Harder

Laurie Spengler

This week on Flex and the City I interviewed Laurie Spengler, CEO, Impact Investor and Field Builder. A G7 Task Force Member amongst many other philanthropic endeavours who helps make our world a better place.Laurie cares. Laurie is abundant. Laurie really understand the value of deep relationships.Laurie articulates with conviction and drive  the importance of being in service to people and planet and the critical role that money plays in enabling that. Money has purpose yet is often misused.If you work in the industry and have the slightest interest in sustainability and impact this is the podcast for you.

This week on Flex and the City I interviewed Laurie Spengler, CEO, Impact Investor and Field Builder. A G7 Task Force Member amongst many other philanthropic endeavours who helps make our world a better place. Laurie cares.  Laurie is abundant.  Laurie really understand the value of deep relationships. Laurie articulates with conviction and drive  the importance of being in service to people and planet and the critical role that money plays in enabling that. Money has purpose yet is often misused. If you work in the industry and have the slightest interest in sustainability and impact this is the podcast for you.

Laurie Spengler for Flex and the City Episode 39

Pips Bunce is one of the most genuine, humble, kind, perceptive, and passionate leaders I have met. Pips was in touch with my team and they all said she made them feel truly special and valued. ❤️This is a rare quality. True Leadership. In addition to the day job at Credit Suisse, Pips puts an enormous amount of energy and passion into connecting and educating our community at large.Pips is bringing a deep sense of humanity and courage to the financial services industry which we applaud with humility.We need more leaders like Pips to continue to pioneer and push for more inclusive financial services.🙏

Pips Bunce is one of the most genuine, humble, kind, perceptive, and passionate leaders I have met. Pips was in touch with my team and they all said she made them feel truly special and valued. ❤️ This is a rare quality. True Leadership.  In addition to the day job at Credit Suisse, Pips puts an enormous amount of energy and passion into connecting and educating our community at large. Pips is bringing a deep sense of humanity and courage to the financial services industry which we applaud with humility. We need more leaders like Pips to continue to pioneer and push for more inclusive financial services.🙏

Pips Bunce for Flex and the City Episode 38 

Flex and the City is about bringing heart and soul back into financial services. Rachel Treece, CEO of fts global and The Henka Institute interviews some of the industries great leaders talks with them as human beings, their leadership style and asks them what is going to make financial services great again.

Tom Baigrie

This week on Flex and the City I had the very great pleasure to interview the loving, vocal, and driven Tom Baigrie who is the Chair of LifeSearch👇 Tom epitomizes love for his family, for his customers and for his industry. He gives sound advice to any financial services entrepreneur when he says “your purpose should not be on just making money, it has to about the value you bring and what you do for your customers” In Henka terms Tom leads his own tribe with heart, with spirit and hunger/purpose. ❤️Thank you Tom for sharing your views in such a dynamic and inspiring way. 

This week on Flex and the City I had the very great pleasure to interview the loving, vocal, and driven Tom Baigrie who is the Chair of LifeSearch👇  Tom epitomizes love for his family, for his customers and for his industry. He gives sound advice to any financial services entrepreneur when he says “your purpose should not be on just making money, it has to about the value you bring and what you do for your customers”  In Henka terms Tom leads his own tribe with heart, with spirit and hunger/purpose. ❤️ Thank you Tom for sharing your views in such a dynamic and inspiring way.

Tom Baigrie for Flex and the City Episode 37

This week on Flex and the City, we have the privilege to speak to the very kind, encouraging, inspiring Alan Chalmers, who leaves an incredible impression on people whenever he interacts with them.Alan, is the former publisher of Funds Europe and well known in the Financial Services industry with an incredible depth of knowledge about the industry.No wonder Alan is also a formidable entertainer with a love for excellent wine, good food and sharing this with wonderful people. We asked him who the six leaders are in the Financial Services Industry that he would love to entertain and although he did indicate the wine bill might be high he carefully selected these leaders, not only because of their formidable leadership but also their humanity.Welcome to our table: Yves Perrier,  Martin Gilbert, Anne Richards, Dame Elizabeth Corley, Massimo Tosato and Todd Ruppert. Come enjoy our dinner with us on FATC

This week on Flex and the City, we have the privilege to speak to the very kind, encouraging, inspiring Alan Chalmers, who leaves an incredible impression on people whenever he interacts with them. Alan, is the former publisher of Funds Europe and well known in the Financial Services industry with an incredible depth of knowledge about the industry. No wonder Alan is also a formidable entertainer with a love for excellent wine, good food and sharing this with wonderful people. We asked him who the six leaders are in the Financial Services Industry that he would love to entertain and although he did indicate the wine bill might be high he carefully selected these leaders, not only because of their formidable leadership but also their humanity. Welcome to our table: Yves Perrier,  Martin Gilbert, Anne Richards, Dame Elizabeth Corley, Massimo Tosato and Todd Ruppert. Come enjoy our dinner with us on FATC

Alan Chalmers for Flex and the City Episode 36

John Beck

This week on Flex and the City, we have the privilege to speak to John Beck.  John, is Senior Vice President and Director of Global Fixed Income for Franklin Templeton London, and is our first fixed income expert, who leverages his tremendous knowledge of historical economic events combined with his own forward looking views, in a way that really brings to life his perspectives on how financial services needs to change in order to stay relevant, attract new talent and ensure its own sustainability.John Beck knows the power of the long game… and he’s been in the game for a long time - he’s seen off more than a few crises and the stories he shares are wonderful insights.There is more than a fair bit of wisdom here.  Thank you, John. 🙏 Our vision is to give financial services meaning and purpose through great Leadership.

This week on Flex and the City, we have the privilege to speak to John Beck.   John, is Senior Vice President and Director of Global Fixed Income for Franklin Templeton London, and is our first fixed income expert, who leverages his tremendous knowledge of historical economic events combined with his own forward looking views, in a way that really brings to life his perspectives on how financial services needs to change in order to stay relevant, attract new talent and ensure its own sustainability. John Beck knows the power of the long game… and he’s been in the game for a long time - he’s seen off more than a few crises and the stories he shares are wonderful insights. There is more than a fair bit of wisdom here.  Thank you, John. 🙏  Our vision is to give financial services meaning and purpose through great Leadership.

John Beck for Flex and the City Episode 35

Andy Agathangelou

If you work in financial services and you care for the clients the industry supports and the people it employs you have to listen to this podcast. If you lead in the industry and believe in ethics and morality at your core you have to listen to this podcast.I know you are busy and even a punchy podcast needs a moment. Take that moment. 🙏Andy Agathangelou is the founder of Transparency Task Force. I’ve met plenty of purpose driven people but no one as purpose driven as Andy. His sacrifice and generosity is the world’s gain.I am personally grateful and I know you will be too.Andy speaks with honesty, vulnerability and genuine compassion about the importance of Ethical Leadership in Financial Services and why we need so much more of it. Andy is one of the most influential thought leaders in the global financial services industry today. He brings global leaders together, harnesses their energy and ignites change.

If you work in financial services and you care for the clients the industry supports and the people it employs you have to listen to this podcast. If you lead in the industry and believe in ethics and morality at your core you have to listen to this podcast.I know you are busy and even a punchy podcast needs a moment. Take that moment. 🙏<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAK_ZeEBJrjlAw45YKwUxiW1kFck9s3LS8w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andy Agathangelou</a> is the founder of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/transparency-task-force-limited/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transparency Task Force</a>. I’ve met plenty of purpose driven people but no one as purpose driven as Andy. His sacrifice and generosity is the world’s gain.I am personally grateful and I know you will be too.Andy speaks with honesty, vulnerability and genuine compassion about the importance of Ethical Leadership in Financial Services and why we need so much more of it. Andy is one of the most influential thought leaders in the global financial services industry today. He brings global leaders together, harnesses their energy and ignites change.

 Andy Agathangelou for Flex and The City Episode 34

Sandy is passionate about diversity and inclusion. In this episode, he throws down the gauntlet to challenge Financial Services to have the courage to change their recipe, to really achieve true inclusion.Stay tuned to find to find out what the Financial Service industry can learn from Sandy

Sandy is passionate about diversity and inclusion. In this episode, he throws down the gauntlet to challenge Financial Services to have the courage to change their recipe, to really achieve true inclusion. Stay tuned to find to find out what the Financial Service industry can learn from Sandy

 Sandy Begbie for Flex and the City Episode 33

Flex and The City is back after a much needed summer holiday break.  Today on Flex and The City episode 32, we interview the data junkie herself,  Susanne Schartz , COO of SEQVOIA. 💪 Susanne Schartz is on a mission and is passionate about data and technology as the basis of business solutions that are driving growth. Stay tuned as we find out why Susanne believes data could be the new high for financial services.Thank you, Susanne 🙏 Our vision is to give financial services meaning and purpose through great Leadership.  #financialservices #assetmanagement #leadership #leader #inclusiveleadership

Flex and The City is back after a much needed summer holiday break.   Today on Flex and The City episode 32, we interview the data junkie herself,  Susanne Schartz , COO of SEQVOIA. 💪 Susanne Schartz is on a mission and is passionate about data and technology as the basis of business solutions that are driving growth. Stay tuned as we find out why Susanne believes data could be the new high for financial services. Thank you, Susanne 🙏 Our vision is to give financial services meaning and purpose through great Leadership.  #financialservices #assetmanagement #leadership #leader #inclusiveleadership

Susanne Schartz for Flex and The City Episode 32

Mark Polson

Today on Flex and The City episode 31, we interview the financial platform guru himself, Mark Polson. Mark is The Lang Cat Founder and CEO ( Chief Entertainment Officer ) An expert on all things platforms, pensions and investments. A prolific writer and public speaker, even when people ask him not to be. Pitched somewhere between a prepared talk and – quite possibly – improvised stand-up, Mark Polson delivers an excellent talk as he shares why financial services needs stop taking itself so seriously, allow people to be themselves and why financial services need to go on their own version of “Undercover Boss”.

Today on Flex and The City episode 31, we interview the financial platform guru himself, Mark Polson. Mark is The Lang Cat Founder and CEO ( Chief Entertainment Officer )  An expert on all things platforms, pensions and investments. A prolific writer and public speaker, even when people ask him not to be. Pitched somewhere between a prepared talk and – quite possibly – improvised stand-up, Mark Polson delivers an excellent talk as he shares why financial services needs stop taking itself so seriously, allow people to be themselves and why financial services need to go on their own version of “Undercover Boss”.

Mark Polson for Flex and the City Episode 31 

I’ve been doing Flex and the City for almost 2 years.This was the first time that I had tears in my eyes.Lynne Connolly is the Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Standard Life Aberdeen. But before that Lynne is a mother, family member and human being.Lynne gave a great wake up call to the financial services industry where she says the pace of transformation is simply not happening fast enough.Her call to the industry and to human beings is “What are you waiting for?” If you have any interest in how diversity and inclusion can positively impact your organization and the industry you simply must listen.Thank you, Lynne, for your contribution, candor and compassion.

I’ve been doing Flex and the City for almost 2 years.This was the first time that I had tears in my eyes.Lynne Connolly is the Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Standard Life Aberdeen. But before that Lynne is a mother, family member and human being.Lynne gave a great wake up call to the financial services industry where she says the pace of transformation is simply not happening fast enough.Her call to the industry and to human beings is “What are you waiting for?” If you have any interest in how diversity and inclusion can positively impact your organization and the industry you simply must listen.Thank you, Lynne, for your contribution, candor and compassion.

Lynne Connolly for Flex and The City Episode 30 

This week on #Flexandthecity we get a chance to speak to Christian Pellis CEO of Amundi Deutschland.We think Christian has incredible energy of positivity, authentic nature, charisma, and legacy. His passion to leave a positive legacy in the financial services industry is clear and he reminds us all on how to enhance understanding of the financial services industry in order to reduce the fear of investing.We would love to know what words you would use to describe Christian and his Leadership style?Let us know in your comments below.👇Tune in to find out what financial services can learn from Christian and the passion he brings to the industry.#financialservices #assetmanager #leadership

This week on #Flexandthecity we get a chance to speak to Christian Pellis CEO of Amundi Deutschland. We think Christian has incredible energy of positivity, authentic nature, charisma, and legacy. His passion to leave a positive legacy in the financial services industry is clear and he reminds us all on how to enhance understanding of the financial services industry in order to reduce the fear of investing. We would love to know what words you would use to describe Christian and his Leadership style? Let us know in your comments below.👇 Tune in to find out what financial services can learn from Christian and the passion he brings to the industry. #financialservices #assetmanager #leadership

Christian Pellis for Flex and The City Episode 29 

Denise Voss

#flexandthecity is back today with episode 28 as we dig deep into the theme for today’s podcast:  Human Kind and the reasons why the financial services industry needs to be there for society. 🎙️🎙️  In a time of crisis, #leadership is not just important, it is vital! That is why I asked Denise Voss to join me on the Flex And The City podcast as I intuitively saw a leader who embodied a gentle persistence for improving financial education.  Denise Voss, Independent Director for Investment Funds and Chairwoman of LuxFlag, brings humility, vision, innovative thinking and above all has a deep appreciation for us as human beings in the deepest sense.  Tune in to find what financial services can learn from Denise and the passion she brings to the industry.Thank you, Denise. 🙏 Our vision is to give financial services meaning and purpose through great Leadership.  #financialservices #assetmanagement #leadership #leader #inclusiveleadership

#flexandthecity is back today with episode 28 as we dig deep into the theme for today’s podcast:  Human Kind and the reasons why the financial services industry needs to be there for society. 🎙️🎙️  In a time of crisis, #leadership is not just important, it is vital! That is why I asked Denise Voss to join me on the Flex And The City podcast as I intuitively saw a leader who embodied a gentle persistence for improving financial education.  Denise Voss, Independent Director for Investment Funds and Chairwoman of LuxFlag, brings humility, vision, innovative thinking and above all has a deep appreciation for us as human beings in the deepest sense.  Tune in to find what financial services can learn from Denise and the passion she brings to the industry. Thank you, Denise. 🙏 Our vision is to give financial services meaning and purpose through great Leadership.  #financialservices #assetmanagement #leadership #leader #inclusiveleadership

Denise Voss for Flex and The City Episode 28

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