In this episode of Leaders in Investment, IPE Editorial Director Liam Kennedy speaks with Manfred Brenner and Poul Thybo, CIO and Head of Investments respectively for Austrian pension fund APK.

Manfred Brenner and Poul Thybo, CIO and Head of Investments respectively for Austrian pension fund APK discuss their portfolio allocation, strategic thinking across many asset classes, as well as their views on forthcoming technological breakthroughs.

Topics include their belief that investment in innovation and technology is essential for future returns; the fund’s ‘full spectrum’ approach to private equity investing; their growing allocation and approach to venture capital funds; taking risks on investment themes versus in single companies and being an early investor in Chinese markets.

This episode of Leaders in Investment is sponsored by UBS.

“We started investing in venture to get exposure than to the new and at some time unproven technologies, but also to things that could be really disruptive.”

n this podcast series from IPE and IPE Real Assets, members of our editorial team speak to leading figures in the institutional investor community to curate a library of in-depth, focused content. 

Conversations with chief investment officers and other asset-owner leaders will range across beliefs, objectives, investment philosophy, strategy and outlook. Engaging with asset owners both in Europe and beyond, this series will provide unique access to the thinking that guides their decisions.

If you like what you hear, do tell friends and colleagues, and please let us know us what you think by contacting us on podcasts@ipe.com.

In this episode of Leaders in Investment, IPE Editorial Director Liam Kennedy speaks with Manfred Brenner and Poul Thybo, CIO and Head of Investments respectively for Austrian pension fund APK.
Manfred Brenner and Poul Thybo, CIO and Head of Investments respectively for Austrian pension fund APK discuss their portfolio allocation, strategic thinking across many asset classes, as well as their views on forthcoming technological breakthroughs.
Topics include their belief that investment in innovation and technology is essential for future returns; the fund&rsquo;s &lsquo;full spectrum&rsquo; approach to private equity investing; their growing allocation and approach to venture capital funds; taking risks on investment themes versus in single companies and being an early investor in Chinese markets.
This episode of Leaders in Investment is sponsored by UBS.
&ldquo;We started investing in venture to get exposure than to the new and at some time unproven technologies, but also to things that could be really disruptive.&rdquo;
n this podcast series from IPE and IPE Real Assets, members of our editorial team speak to leading figures in the institutional investor community to curate a library of in-depth, focused content.&nbsp;
Conversations with chief investment officers and other asset-owner leaders will range across beliefs, objectives, investment philosophy, strategy and outlook. Engaging with asset owners both in Europe and beyond, this series will provide unique access to the thinking that guides their decisions.
If you like what you hear, do tell friends and colleagues, and please let us know us what you think by contacting us on <a href="mailto:podcasts@ipe.com">podcasts@ipe.com</a>.

Leaders in Investment 
An IPE and IPE Real Assets podcast 

In this new podcast series from IPE and IPE Real Assets, members of our editorial team speak to leading figures in the institutional investor community to curate a library of in-depth, focused content.

Conversations with chief investment officers and other asset-owner leaders will range across beliefs, objectives, investment philosophy, strategy and outlook. Capturing diversity of thinking towards mainstream and alternative investments, both liquid and illiquid, conversations will dive into investment governance, strategic and tactical asset allocation, implementation, in-house teams, manager hiring and firing, sustainability and how to deal with partners and stakeholders. Engaging with asset owners both in Europe and beyond, this series will provide unique access to the thinking that guides their decisions.

The result will be a valuable library of downloadable insights into what motivates both individuals, teams, boards and trustees as they set about achieving their long-term investment goals with a view to improving the retirement outcomes of hundreds of millions of pension holders.

Our hosts
 Liam Kennedy – Editorial Director, IPE 
 Richard Lowe – Editor, IPE Real Assets

We would like to thank our partner  PGIM

Leaders in Investment An IPE and IPE Real Assets podcast 
In this new podcast series from IPE and IPE Real Assets, members of our editorial team speak to leading figures in the institutional investor community to curate a library of in-depth, focused content.
Conversations with chief investment officers and other asset-owner leaders will range across beliefs, objectives, investment philosophy, strategy and outlook. Capturing diversity of thinking towards mainstream and alternative investments, both liquid and illiquid, conversations will dive into investment governance, strategic and tactical asset allocation, implementation, in-house teams, manager hiring and firing, sustainability and how to deal with partners and stakeholders. Engaging with asset owners both in Europe and beyond, this series will provide unique access to the thinking that guides their decisions.
The result will be a valuable library of downloadable insights into what motivates both individuals, teams, boards and trustees as they set about achieving their long-term investment goals with a view to improving the retirement outcomes of hundreds of millions of pension holders.
Our hosts
<ul>
<li><a href="/liam-kennedy-biography/10069045.article"> Liam Kennedy – Editorial Director, IPE </a></li>
<li><a href="/richard-lowe-biography/10069054.article"> Richard Lowe – Editor, IPE Real Assets</a></li>
</ul>
We would like to thank our partner <a href="https://www.pgim.com/"> PGIM</a>

Leaders in Investment - IPE

Leaders in Investment An IPE and IPE Real Assets podcast 
In this new podcast series from IPE and IPE Real Assets, members of our editorial team speak to leading figures in the institutional investor community to curate a library of in-depth, focused content.
Conversations with chief investment officers and other asset-owner leaders will range across beliefs, objectives, investment philosophy, strategy and outlook. Capturing diversity of thinking towards mainstream and alternative investments, both liquid and illiquid, conversations will dive into investment governance, strategic and tactical asset allocation, implementation, in-house teams, manager hiring and firing, sustainability and how to deal with partners and stakeholders. Engaging with asset owners both in Europe and beyond, this series will provide unique access to the thinking that guides their decisions.
The result will be a valuable library of downloadable insights into what motivates both individuals, teams, boards and trustees as they set about achieving their long-term investment goals with a view to improving the retirement outcomes of hundreds of millions of pension holders.
Our hosts
<ul>
<li><a href="/liam-kennedy-biography/10069045.article"> Liam Kennedy – Editorial Director, IPE </a></li>
<li><a href="/richard-lowe-biography/10069054.article"> Richard Lowe – Editor, IPE Real Assets</a></li>
</ul>
We would like to thank our partner <a href="https://www.pgim.com/"> PGIM</a>

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