60 Seconds With... Big Society Capital's Aine Kelly
We all know what they are experts on, but we want to know what makes our speakers tick. In this series, we sit down with some of our key speakers for 60 seconds to find out a bit more about them before they take to the stage at FundForum International in Berlin, 6-8 June 2016.
60 Seconds with...
Aine Kelly, Head of Financial Sector & Investor Engagement, Big Society Capital
1. What is your personal philosophy?
The only things worth accumulating are friends and memories to keep me company on the deck overlooking the ocean when I am too old for more adventures.
2. If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be?
CEO of the Gates Foundation.
3. Disruption is always on the tip of everyone’s tongue. In your opinion, what is going to be the ultimate game-changer for the finance industry?
The continued shrinking of the role of Banks and growth of the importance of cyber security.
4. What's your favourite thing about Berlin?
Anything that reminds me of my first time crossing the Berlin Wall through checkpoint Charlie as an impressionable young girl.
5. What are you most looking forward to at Fund Forum 2016?
Having the opportunity to verify the increased interest from mainstream finance in impact investing which we have been experiencing since last year' forum.
Aine Kelly will be appearing in the Investment Strategy Forum at FundForum International, taking place in Berlin, 6-8 June 2016.