Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Series: Social Mobility

Anne joined Bowmark in 2021 to lead the firm’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, ensuring its portfolio companies meet the highest standards of sustainability and ethical governance. With over two decades of experience in investment management, Anne plays a key role in integrating ESG principles across Bowmark’s investment activities.

Prior to Bowmark, Anne held senior roles at leading investment firms, including EQT, Terra Firma and Leon Capital. She has a degree in mathematics and philosophy from the University of Leeds, and certificates in sustainable finance and business sustainability management from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.

Fiona joined ICG in 2021 as Global Head of Corporate Affairs.

Prior to joining ICG, Fiona spent 10 years in-house, running communications for Goldman Sachs for EMEA, and as Corporate Communications Director at Lloyds Banking Group. She has also held senior roles in consultancy, as Managing Director of the London business for Prosek Partners, and as a Partner at Brunswick Group. Fiona started her career in investment banking as an equity analyst.

Fiona graduated from Oxford University with a first class MA in Modern History.

Jim founded WPC in 2009. He leads the investment team and chairs the Investment Committee. He also serves as chairman of Trinity and Towerview.

Before launching WPC, Jim boosted profits as corporate operator and private equity advisor at a series of large companies:

•  CFO of HiT Entertainment backed by Apax Partners;
• Operating Partner at Fortress for 2005 acquisition of Boxclever from administration;
• CFO of Westminster Health Care, backed by Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, and Goldman Sachs;
• Divisional board director of Kingfisher (Comet, B&Q, Staples, Entertainment UK, e-Kingfisher);
• Commercial and operational due diligence advisor to numerous PE houses: Montagu, Fortress, Permira, Apax, Terra Firma, Electra, Hgcapital, EPIC, Blackstone;
• Eight years with The Boston Consulting Group.

Jim was a Fulbright Scholar at Harvard Business School where he received an MBA.  He also holds a BA in Engineering from Cambridge.

 

Natalie Whiley is the BVCA’s Head of Industry Development focusing on Learning and Development for the membership and wider industry. Prior to joining the BVCA, Natalie worked in Continuing Professional Development at the British Medical Association and Royal College of Anaesthetists, focusing on CPD Approval, and implementing new training programmes and technologies. She is an Associate Member of The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) with a specialism in Learning and Development. She is passionate about D,E & I and Chairs the internal employee working group.