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Navigating new heights at Fundamentals 2025: Empowering investment leaders to scale industry challenges

Sep 30, 2025

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Our Investment Funds team is heading to New York City for Fundamentals 2025, where we’ll discuss the future of investment funds at the iconic Plaza Hotel.  
  
On Monday 3 November, we’ll bring together leading asset managers, law firms, investment banks and financial professionals for a full day discussing critical topics and gaining insights on the shifting challenges of the investment funds landscape. 
  
Joining us as this year’s keynote speaker is renowned adventurer Alex Honnold, famed for his daring free solo climbs. Alex will share powerful insights on overcoming extreme challenges, making bold decisions and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Global managing partner Ingrid Pierce will join Alex for a live Q&A session that’s all about leadership, resilience and determination. 
  
Ingrid shared: 'We’re excited to be back in New York for Walkers Fundamentals 2025. With Alex Honnold joining us as keynote speaker, we’ll be diving into what it means to lead with courage. I’m looking forward to the dynamic conversations and fresh perspectives that make Fundamentals such a standout experience.' 
  
Attendees will hear from Walkers partners, who will lead focused sessions on key industry themes:  

  • Ingrid Pierce 
  • Hugh Anderson 
  • Andrew Barker 
  • Christine Ballantyne-Drewe 
  • Bicrom Das 
  • Tim Ludford-Thomas 
  • Ed Pearson
  • Caroline Williams 

This year’s Fundamentals will equip participants with the tools and insights to boldly handle the future of investment funds. 

This event is by invitation only. To register your interest, please contact events@walkersglobal.com. 
 

 

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Ingrid Pierce
Ingrid Pierce

Ingrid Pierce

Global Managing Partner

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Hugh Anderson
Hugh Anderson

Hugh Anderson

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Christine Ballantyne-Drewe
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Andrew Barker
Andrew Barker

Andrew Barker

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Bicrom Das
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Tim Ludford-Thomas
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Tim Ludford-Thomas

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Ed Pearson
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Ed Pearson

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Caroline Williams
Caroline Williams

Caroline Williams

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