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Kim Lew - The Dynamics of Risk Management and Asset Allocation
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Today's discussion with Kim Lew, President and CEO of the Columbia Investment Management Company, traverses her unique journey from her roots in the Bronx to managing a prominent Ivy League endowment. Kim shares her insights on navigating the intricate world of investment management, particularly in risk management and asset allocation. With a career marked by pivotal roles at entities like the Ford Foundation and Carnegie Corporation, her expertise brings a nuanced understanding of the interplay between market dynamics and organizational strategy. This episode explores how adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and understanding global trends shape successful investment approaches.
Key Topics:
- Kim's early career and transition to finance (2:59)
- Role at Chemical Bank and career progression (5:05)
- Experience at Prudential Capital and Ford Foundation (9:27)
- Shift to Carnegie Corporation and Columbia Investment Management (18:07)
- Challenges of managing a larger endowment (20:13)
- Aligning endowment goals with university values and ESG considerations (22:08)
- Comprehensive approach to risk management (26:54)
- Asset allocation and balancing public vs. private markets (34:06)
- The concept of future-proofing investment strategies (41:19)
- Organizational behavior in asset management (48:54)
- Importance of intellectual curiosity in team members (55:11)
- Kim’s book recommendations (1:01:01)
- And much more!
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Columbia Finance
- The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI by Fei-Fei Li
- Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away by Annie Duke
- Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things
Thanks for Listening!
Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at valueinvesting@gsb.columbia.edu.
Follow the Heilbrunn Center on social media on Instagram, LinkedIn, and more!
62 episodios
Manage episode 392282854 series 2503232
Today's discussion with Kim Lew, President and CEO of the Columbia Investment Management Company, traverses her unique journey from her roots in the Bronx to managing a prominent Ivy League endowment. Kim shares her insights on navigating the intricate world of investment management, particularly in risk management and asset allocation. With a career marked by pivotal roles at entities like the Ford Foundation and Carnegie Corporation, her expertise brings a nuanced understanding of the interplay between market dynamics and organizational strategy. This episode explores how adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and understanding global trends shape successful investment approaches.
Key Topics:
- Kim's early career and transition to finance (2:59)
- Role at Chemical Bank and career progression (5:05)
- Experience at Prudential Capital and Ford Foundation (9:27)
- Shift to Carnegie Corporation and Columbia Investment Management (18:07)
- Challenges of managing a larger endowment (20:13)
- Aligning endowment goals with university values and ESG considerations (22:08)
- Comprehensive approach to risk management (26:54)
- Asset allocation and balancing public vs. private markets (34:06)
- The concept of future-proofing investment strategies (41:19)
- Organizational behavior in asset management (48:54)
- Importance of intellectual curiosity in team members (55:11)
- Kim’s book recommendations (1:01:01)
- And much more!
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Columbia Finance
- The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI by Fei-Fei Li
- Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away by Annie Duke
- Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things
Thanks for Listening!
Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at valueinvesting@gsb.columbia.edu.
Follow the Heilbrunn Center on social media on Instagram, LinkedIn, and more!
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