Branwen has held numerous senior roles that bridge academic institutions, government, publicly listed companies and not-for-profit organisations. Branwen’s journey from molecular biologist to journalist, consultant and influential science leader in antimicrobial resistance exemplifies the power and flexibility of a portfolio-based career in the life sciences sector. She is currently a research director and lead of the AMR Consortium at Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, where she has significantly improved the visibility of AMR amongst policymakers; has been instrumental in forming new industry, research and government consortia; and has catalysed millions of dollars of investment into AMR research. Her work emphasises the interconnections between antimicrobial use and resistance across the human, animal and environmental sectors, addressing research implementation and policy barriers. Branwen is also a sought-after media commentator, reaching a national and international audience of over 12 million people in the last two years through various media channels.

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 Maisie is Strategic Growth Lead at LCP Health Analytics, an analytical consultancy using value-based, evidence-driven solutions through deep clinical insight and strategic consulting, to address some of healthcare’s most complex challenges. Maisie has over a decade of experience working across the life sciences and healthcare ecosystem. During this time, she has developed deep expertise in market access, government affairs and strategy.

In her current role, Maisie supports clients to address their key issues, as well as spotting opportunities to better use health data to inform insight-driven decisions. Maisie is passionate about how, collectively, we can improve inequalities in access and patient outcomes, with a particular focus on women’s health.

Maisie has a BSc in Psychology from University College London, UK and an MBA from IMD Business School, Switzerland. 

Abbie is the Lead Investment Manager of the Jupiter Global Leaders strategy.

Since joining Jupiter in 2006, Abbie has dedicated her investment career to sustainable investing, with her team building and designing a rigorous investment framework that embeds all stakeholders into fundamental stock analysis.  Abbie is multi-award winning and has received recognition for her investment performance, her approach to ESG integration and her contribution to address the structural hurdles that women in investment face. She also collaborates on several industry initiatives, including as an author for the CFA Institute’s Certificate in Climate and Investing (CFA CCI). Abbie is an Ambassador for the Diversity Project and is a member of the 30% Club Investor Group. She has a degree in Classics.

Karen has worked in the finance sector for over 30 years. As well as being Founder of Pensions for Purpose, she is Chair of the Strategic Investment Board for the Ministry of Justice, and a Non-executive Director and Chair of the Board of Resonance Ltd, a social impact investment company. She sits on the Advisory Council of the Impact Investing Institute.   
 
Karen also provides independent investment advice to the London Boroughs of Islington and Camden through Apex Group. She was the Chief Executive/Managing Director of AllenbridgeEpic Investment Advisers from 2010 to 2013. Before that, she had 10 years’ experience as a fund manager and director for County NatWest and BZW Investment Management (now BlackRock).   

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