Sonya Sawtell-Rickson – Total Portfolio Approach at Australian Superannuation HESTA (EP.342)

This podcast episode follows through the journey of HESTA's CIO, Debby Blakey, her unique approach to capital deployment, and the total portfolio approach adopted by the investment team to achieve real return objectives and responsible investment. The discussion also delves into the complexities of managing risk and achieving impact in portfolio management and challenges and strategies for integrating impact measurement and collaboration in investment management. It shares strategies and decision-making processes employed by a team of experienced investors, the intricacies of sustainable finance and strategies employed on navigating its complexities, and the strategies employed by portfolio managers to navigate market complexity and superannuation funds to navigate financial crises. Lastly, it explores the diverse risks facing the global economy and the strategies employed to mitigate them and efforts by a superannuation fund to promote gender equality and diversity in the industry.