Author: Lynk – lynk.global   Diversity and inclusion has become one of the most discussed ESG themes in recent years. Many studies have highlighted that gender

The questions Jamie Mitchell loves asking are: “What do you need?”, “Can I help you?”, and “What can I do for you?”. Currently the managing director in business development at Inherent Group, Mitchell’s meandering career journey spans the banking, investment management, and fashion industries. But one thing that never changed is she loves helping people, and is persistent about showing that she cares.

From graduating with a MA in statistics, managing money for buyside firms, to starting a hedge fund – this is a path rarely shows up in any young girls’ dreams, and studies have shown that this is also not a preferred career among female professionals.

When Mark Konyn entered the finance industry in mid-80s London, he thought lack of diversity and representation in his sector were issues of the past. It was later in his career that Konyn realised not only his assumptions were wrong, but the buyside industry he belonged to also had a significantly low women representation in senior levels globally.

When successful investment strategy is often thought to be powered by advanced data analysis and technology combined with industry experience, Virginie Maisonneuve, founding partner and CEO of MGA Consulting, says there are other critical factors that underpin the creation of a sustainable investment process.