The Sohn Conference Foundation, in partnership with CNBC, announces the speaker lineup for its 6th Annual Sohn London Investment Conference on 30 November 2017 at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. The Conference brings together industry leaders and Europe’s most influential hedge fund managers to present their most compelling investment ideas. Sir Paul Ruddock, Co-Founder of Lansdowne Partners, is to open the conference with a short talk addressing how the hedge fund industry has evolved, and the importance of philanthropic activity.
ValueWalk will be covering the event so stay tuned for more on the conference with its all star line-up where all the proceeds go to a great cause.
Piers Butler, Director of the Sohn Foundation London said: “Once again, the Sohn conference has attracted the utmost talent and influence within the European hedge fund space, whilst continuing to support our overarching aim of fighting pediatric cancer. We are confident this year will be another successful meeting of minds for speakers, presenters and attendees alike.”
The speaker lineup for the 6th Annual Sohn London Investment Conference includes:
- Pierre Andurand, Founder & Managing Partner, Andurand Capital
- David Craigen, Partner & Portfolio Manager, Lansdowne Partners
- Bruno Crastes, Founding Partner & CEO, H20 Asset Management
- Adrian Croxson, Head of European Equities, Oz Management
- Beltrán de la Lastra, CEO & Chief Investment Officer, Bestinver
- Reade Griffith, CIO, Polygon's European Event-Driven Fund,
- Co-Founder & Head of Investment Committee, Tetragon
- Per Johansson, Founder & CIO, Bodenholm Capital
- Stephen Loukas, Partner & Portfolio Manager, FrontFour Capital Group, LLC
- Selvan Masil, CIO & Founder, Westray Capital Management
- Michel Massoud, Founder & CIO, Melqart Asset Management (UK) Ltd.
- Emeric Préaubert, Co-Founder & Co-Head of the Portfolio Management Team, Sycomore Asset Management
- Davide Serra, Founder, CEO & CIO, Algebris Investments
- Dean Tenerelli, Portfolio Manager, T. Rowe Price
- Ross Turner, Founding Partner, Pelham Capital Management LLP
- Christian Vogel-Claussen, CEO, CIO & Founder, Alanda Capital Management
Under the leadership of the Sohn London Committee, including Piers Butler, Alexandre Casin, Dina Geha, Armenio Keusseyan, and Manuel Stotz, the Sohn London Conference has developed a reputation as London’s premier investment conference and charity event. Conference beneficiaries have included, Cambridge Research UK Cambridge Institute, DKMS, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and the New York Academy of Sciences Sohn Scientific Conference.
For more information about the Sohn London Conference, visit www.sohnconference.org/london/. Follow Sohn on Twitter @SohnConf, #Sohn2017 and #SohnLDN2017 – for meeting updates, news and highlights.
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ABOUT THE SOHN CONFERENCE FOUNDATION
The Sohn Conference Foundation is dedicated to the treatment and cure of pediatric cancer and other childhood diseases. The Foundation supports cutting-edge medical research, state-of-the-art research equipment, and innovative programs to ensure that children with cancer survive and thrive. The Foundation raises its funds through premier investment conferences and special events, including the renowned annual New York Sohn Investment Conference.
Founded in 1995, the Conference honors the memory of Ira Sohn, a Wall Street Professional who lost his battle with cancer at age 29. The Foundation has expanded its reach to include the Sohn Australia Conference, Sohn Brazil Conference, Sohn Canada Conference, Sohn Hong Kong Conference, Sohn India Conference, Sohn London Conference, Sohn Monaco Conference, Sohn San Francisco Conference, Sohn Tel Aviv Conference, and Sohn Zurich Conference. To date, the Foundation has raised more than $80 million. More information on the Sohn Investment Conference is available at www.sohnconference.org
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