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Anne-Sophie d’Andlau, co-founder and Deputy CEO of CIAM, pairs shareholder engagement with structured philanthropy. Her work examines how investors can challenge European corporate boards, defend minority shareholders, demand strict governance, and embed charitable giving within a hedge fund model.
Amy X. Zhang, an associate professor at the University of Washington's Allen School and head of the Social Futures Lab, builds tools for community governance, moderation, and more democratic online spaces.
Samantha Greenberg, founder of Margate Capital Management after a career in catalyst-driven investing, later moved into technology finance leadership. Her path connects fundamental research and market-cycle judgment with capital allocation and the practical work of operating finance organizations.
Mitchell Julis, co-founder of Canyon Partners, pursues “structural alpha” in distressed debt and complex capital structures by examining liabilities and bankruptcy law’s fine print, showing how fluency in both law and finance can reveal arbitrage where others see only distress.
Matthew McLennan, co-head of First Eagle Investment Management’s Global Value team, designs portfolios to endure severe downturns and protect purchasing power. His approach joins contrarian judgment, psychological patience, and scarce assets such as gold rather than chasing short-term returns.
Mason Morfit, ValueAct Capital’s Co-CEO and Chief Investment Officer, practices “quiet activism” by working privately with corporate boards instead of pursuing public proxy fights. His long-term method offers frameworks for boardroom governance, capital allocation, and artificial intelligence.
Lauren Taylor Wolfe, co-founder and managing partner of Impactive Capital, brings private equity tactics to public markets. Her activism asks how environmental, social, and governance engagement can improve operational efficiency, return on invested capital, and long-term corporate value.
Francisco García Paramés, a Spanish asset manager and founder of Cobas Asset Management, combines Austrian Business Cycle Theory with Graham-and-Dodd stock picking. His framework links durable-business selection, discipline during market panic, and protection against macro-driven traps.