We were delighted to host an exclusive event hosted in the Gherkin by Tikehau Capital, a leading provider of climate solutions across private credit and private equity. With a strong focus on decarbonisation and the energy transition, Tikehau Capital invests its own corporate balance sheet assets in each of its strategies, demonstrating real alignment with investors.
In this session, Tikehau Capital where joined by representatives from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and LCP Delta to explore:
Agenda:
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14:30-15:00 |
Arrival, registration and welcome refreshments |
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15:00-15:10 |
Introduction and topic overview - David Brown, Senior Director and Training Lead, Pensions for Purpose and Caitriona Dickson, Global Head of Consultant Relations, Tikehau Capital |
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15:10-15:30 |
Sarah Laitung, Head of Private Investment into Net Zero, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) |
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15:30-15:50 |
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15:50-16:20 |
Lindee Wong, Director of Climate and Biodiversity, Tikehau Capital |
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16:20-16:50 |
Round the table - Q&A hosted by David Brown, Senior Director and Training Lead, Pensions for Purpose and Caitriona Dickson, Global Head of Consultant Relations, Tikehau Capital | |
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16:50-17:00 |
Closing comments, David Brown, Senior Director & Training Lead, Pensions for Purpose | |
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17:00-17:30 |
Networking drinks reception |
Who was this event open to?
This event had a DC focus and was open to asset owners such as pension fund trustees and in-house executives of DC master trusts and large single-employer DC pension schemes, as well as investment consultants with a focus on DC consulting and manager research.
Sponsor
Tikehau Capital is a global alternative asset manager with €49.6bn AUM (as at 31 Dec 2024), operating across private debt, real assets, private equity, and capital markets. Founder-led and present in 17 countries, the firm invests its own equity alongside clients, aligning interests and supporting high-quality companies. Committed to sustainable, long-term value creation, Tikehau Capital integrates ESG factors across all strategies and has developed impact-driven investments focused on climate change, healthcare, innovation, and social inclusion.
Speakers
Caitriona Dickson, Global Head of Consultant Relations, Tikehau Capital
Caitriona Dickinson joined Tikehau Capital in 2021 and today is the Global Head of Consultant relations, responsible for managing relationships with investment consultants, fiduciary managers and OCIOs across global markets. She began her career at P-Solve (now Schroders Solutions) and have since held roles at UBS Asset Management and Robeco. With a strong background in private markets and institutional solutions, Caitriona is known for building trusted partnerships and making complex ideas easy to understand.
Caitriona holds a Master of Economics from University College Cork, Ireland and Bachelor of Arts in Economics and French. Caitriona also holder of the IMC.
Sarah Laitung, Head of Private Investment into Net Zero, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Sarah Laitung leads on Private Investment into Net Zero at the UK Government's Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. Before this, she was the UK Utilities analyst at JPMorgan, having covered Pan European Utilities for many years, providing equity research, market analysis and valuations to institutional investor clients. Sarah has completed all three CFA exams, and holds the CFA Certificate in ESG Investing, a BA in Economics from Cambridge University and an MSc in Economics from the LSE.
Lindee Wong, Director of Climate and Biodiversity, Tikehau Capital
Lindee Wong joined Tikehau Capital in 2022 as a Director of Climate & Biodiversity to reinforce the Climate Action Centre and support the implementation of the Group’s climate and biodiversity strategy across the Group’s business lines. Prior to joining Tikehau Capital, Lindee worked at Allianz Trade in Paris as an Environmental Business Manager. Before that, she worked as a Principal Consultant Climate Change at ERM, Paris. Lindee holds a Master of Science in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Sydney.
Sam Hollister, Head of Economics & Policy, LCP Delta
Sam Hollister provides his clients with invaluable energy market insights, empowering them to navigate the complexities of the evolving energy landscape. With over 15 years of experience in government policy across the UK and Europe, Sam supports clients to identify investment opportunities in the energy transition and shape policy and regulation.
As the leader of Energy Economics, Policy, and Investment group at LCP Delta, Sam is dedicated to driving impactful strategies for his clients. His expertise has led him to represent the energy industry on several influential government taskforces, and he frequently contribute insights to national media, where his commentary on energy policy and investment strategies is sought after.He is proud to be a member of the British Institute for Energy Economics.
Host
David Brown, Senior Director & Training Lead, Pensions for Purpose
David Brown has worked in the pension and financial services industry for over 35 years and has both UK and international experience. As well as being Senior Director & Training Lead at Pensions for Purpose, David is an accredited professional pension trustee.
David has broad investment, risk management and operational experience across both defined benefit and defined contribution schemes with a particular interest in environment, social and governance (ESG), and climate change. He holds the CFA Certificate in ESG Investing as well as being a Fellow of the Pensions Management Institute.
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