In conversation with Liam Kennedy, Editorial Director, IPE

In this episode of Leaders in Investment, Chris Hitchen, one of the UK’s most experienced pension fund professionals, shares insights from a career spent managing long-term capital and institutional portfolios. As chair of the Nuclear Liabilities Fund, he oversees one of the country’s most genuinely long-term pools of capital. The conversation explores how investors can position portfolios for the future while balancing opportunity, resilience and responsibility.

The conversation also includes the role of non execs and trustees in institutional investment, why allocations to domestic infrastructure and private markets opportunities can make sense, insights on building out  in-house teams and a long-term focused investment culture and private markets across the pension spectrum, including DC.

“It’s natural for us to want to invest in things which will benefit UK citizens.”

In 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 conversation with Liam Kennedy, Editorial Director, IPE
In this episode of Leaders in Investment, Chris Hitchen, one of the UK&rsquo;s most experienced pension fund professionals, shares insights from a career spent managing long-term capital and institutional portfolios. As chair of the Nuclear Liabilities Fund, he oversees one of the country&rsquo;s most genuinely long-term pools of capital. The conversation explores how investors can position portfolios for the future while balancing opportunity, resilience and responsibility.
The conversation also includes the role of non execs and trustees in institutional investment, why allocations to domestic infrastructure and private markets opportunities can make sense, insights on building out&nbsp; in-house teams and a long-term focused investment culture and private markets across the pension spectrum, including DC.
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&ldquo;It&rsquo;s natural for us to want to invest in things which will benefit UK citizens.&rdquo;
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In 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

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 &ndash; Editorial Director, IPE </a></li>
<li><a href="/richard-lowe-biography/10069054.article"> Richard Lowe &ndash; Editor, IPE Real Assets</a></li>
</ul>

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
 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>