The Gender Finance Podcast

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  Stepping Up: Nathalie Bausch on Sponsorship, Self-Imposed Limits & Career Moves - EP. 08 02.09.2026 19хв

  In this episode of The Gender Finance Podcast, we speak with Nathalie Bausch, CEO at DWS Investment S.A. and COO at Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A., about how women and men may approach career opportunities differently and what influences those decisions. In conversation with Simon Gorbutt, Deputy CEO at Luxembourg for Finance, Nathalie revisits a pivotal moment in her own career to explain why sponsorship and challenging self-imposed limitations can be critical for progression. She also sets out what organisations can do to create an environment that enables employees to reach their full potential, and how leadership expectations and working patterns shape progression inside financial institutions. Nathalie closes with her advice for women entering the sector and why she remains passionate about advancing gender diversity.
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  Leading as a Role Model: Francesca Gigli Prym on Women in Asset Management - EP. 07 27.07.2026 15хв

  In this episode of The Gender Finance Podcast, Francesca Gigli Prym, CEO of UBS Asset Management (Europe) S.A., joins Jennifer de Nijs, Director at the Luxembourg Ministry of Finance, to discuss leadership, role models, and gender diversity in investment teams. Francesca reflects on how her own career journey has shaped the way she leads today, and what it means to be a female CEO and a role model for others in asset management. She looks at the barriers that still hold women back from senior leadership roles, and argues that greater gender diversity within investment teams can shape investment choices and support stronger performance. Her perspective links individual leadership with the wider structural change the industry still needs.
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  Ambition, Sponsorship & the Invisible Load: Lize-Mari Barnes on Leading at Swiss Re - EP. 06 06.07.2026 18хв

  In this episode of The Gender Finance Podcast, we speak with Lize-Mari Barnes, CEO Luxembourg and Global CFO P&C Reinsurance at Swiss Re, and Global Women at Swiss Re Lead. Lize-Mari reflects on navigating career acceleration alongside major life transitions, and what organisations can do to better support progression across different life stages. She discusses balancing ambition with self-care, managing the invisible load, and knowing when to push or pause. She also explains how her "spiderweb network" has supported her growth and leadership, and what effective sponsorship looks like in practice for both women and men. The conversation closes on lessons in inclusive leadership drawn from working across cultures, and what often gets overlooked. It's a candid look at what sustainable career progression takes at senior levels in financial services.
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  From Mentorship to Sponsorship: Daniela Klasen on 30 Years of Banking Culture & Inclusion - EP. 05 02.06.2026 36хв

  In this episode of The Gender Finance Podcast, Daniela Klasen, Luxembourg Country Head and Head of Institutional Banking at RBS International, joins Jennifer de Nijs, Director at the Luxembourg Ministry of Finance, to reflect on nearly 30 years of evolving banking culture in Luxembourg.Daniela shares how inclusivity is embedded into daily decision-making at RBS - from fair hiring practices and diverse talent pipelines to accountable leadership. The conversation explores why sponsorship, rather than mentorship, was the defining factor in accelerating her own career through advocacy and allyship.Daniela also discusses what it takes to build fair and flexible environments where talent can genuinely thrive, and how the next generation's demand for purpose, flexibility, and growth is reshaping what leadership must look like.
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  Integration, Leadership & Change: Micaela Forelli on Driving Gender Finance in Asset Mgmt - EP. 04 28.04.2026 22хв

  In this episode of The Gender Finance Podcast, we speak with Micaela Forelli, CEO of M&G Investments Europe and Vice President of EFAMA, about how gender finance is moving from commitment to integration within asset management.Micaela reflects on her path to CEO and the role mentors played in shaping her leadership approach. She also shares how M&G is advancing gender diversity through concrete organisational and investment actions, and why increasing the number of women portfolio managers remains a critical priority for the industry.Drawing on her role at EFAMA, she provides insights into evolving leadership dynamics at European level, including the significance of its first all-female presidency. From initiatives such as the Invest in Women Code to the broader question of why “gender is not a theme”, the discussion highlights the importance of embedding gender considerations into mainstream investment and decision-making.
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  From Visibility to Agency: Brenda Bol on Choice, Leadership, and Structural Change in Banking 23.03.2026 16хв

  Brenda Bol, CEO of Cecabank Luxembourg, sits down with Simon Gorbutt, Deputy CEO of Luxembourg for Finance, to discuss how opportunities for women in banking are shifting from visibility to genuine choice and agency. She shares insights on leadership, the role of culture in enabling progression, and why ambition is not one-size-fits-all.The conversation also explores how embedding diversity in daily decision-making, alongside evolving flexibility and parental policies, is reshaping career paths and leadership in the sector.
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  Leadership, Sponsorship, & Visibility: Julie Becker on Driving Gender Equality in Finance 27.01.2026 27хв

  In Episode 2 of The Gender Finance Podcast, Julie Becker, CEO of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, sits down with Jenny de Nijs, Chair of the Gender Finance Task Force, to discuss how leadership, visibility, and sponsorship play a transformative role in advancing women in finance.Julie shares her personal journey to becoming the first woman to lead the Luxembourg Stock Exchange since its founding in 1928. From the lessons of being sponsored by her predecessor, to building internal leadership and mentorship programmes, she reflects on what real progress looks like—and what still needs to change.This episode explores:Why visibility, not competence, is often the key missing ingredient for women’s advancementThe importance of sponsorship vs. mentorship - and why both matterGender-balanced leadership and return-to-work policiesHow companies can support women across different life stagesThe performance case for gender diversityWhether you’re just starting your career or leading from the top, this episode is full of honest, practical reflections on the road to a more inclusive financial sector.Subscribe to hear from more changemakers in finance.
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  Women in Finance & Finance for Women 01.07.2025 12хв

  Can finance help close the gender gap? In this premiere episode of The Gender Finance Podcast, EIB President Nadia Calviño and Luxembourg’s Finance Minister Gilles Roth tackle one of the most important challenges in global finance today: making finance work for women.They discuss how the EIB is boosting gender-smart investment, access to capital for female entrepreneurs, the role of mentorship, Luxembourg’s Gender Finance Task Force, and new areas where the EIB is supporting women in the financial sector.Whether you're in impact investing, public policy, or financial inclusion, this conversation is for you.