“ Voted the most popular business woman on Twitter ”

Gemma Godfrey

Head of Investment Strategy, Television Broadcaster, Board Director & Quantum Physicist

Biography

Gemma Godfrey is the Head of Investment Strategy at Brooks Macdonald.  The firm manages in excess of £4.6 billion, across 10 offices, with Godfrey directing the Asset Allocation and Investment Committees. Profiled by the Sunday Times on the ascent of women in the boardroom, she is on the Advisory Board of Templars, a communications consultancy. Godfrey also is a spokesperson for the Alternative Investment Management Association.

The City of London’s “Industry Commentator of the Year”, Godfrey was voted the most popular businesswoman on Twitter by AdvisorOne, and among the “savviest”   by the Wall Street Journal. Co-host of CNBC shows on a weekly basis, Godfrey is the ‘go-to’ person for insights into Europe. The channel claims to have a reach of more than 390 million households across the world. Godfrey is dedicated to raising the profile of women in business.

A keynote speaker and moderator for some of the largest industry events internationally, Godfrey is regularly broadcasted on the BBC and quoted in the Financial Times, Telegraph and Independent. Furthermore she founded The Investment Insight, a website offering smart insights for smart investing, and writes a column for the Huffington Post.

Previously Godfrey held a weekly slot for Sky News and was the Chairman of the Investment Committee of Credo Capital. Prior to this she was a fund manager for Julius Baer and responsible for Latin American investments at GAM. She has spent time at Goldman Sachs and UBS, and is a quantum physicist by background.


Broadcaster

“ There is no one better at clarifying complex conditions as they unfold.... ”

Michael Gurka, Managing Director, Spectrum Asset Management, LLC



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Boards

“ Her expertise is unmatched in her field and her ability to articulate global solutions is priceless. ”

Sean Larsgard, Founder, Prediction Point Trading

2012 -

2011 -

2011 - 2012

2008 - 2012

    “Inspiring Women”

    One Leap (backed by the Prime Minister)

    “Woman Worth Knowing”

    3-Plus International

    “Power 500 Panel”

    HerSay




Speaker & Moderator

“Articulate, confident and well informed.. I would love to work with Gemma again!”

Victoria Chatterton, Senior Conference Director, ICBI


UPCOMING

London, Nov 2012

The World MoneyShow: Key Note Speaker

Summary:
“Empowering individuals with a passion for investing for three decades on how to Invest Smarter, Trade Wiser.”

UPCOMING

London, May 2012

The Blockbuster Trading Event: Moderator

Summary:
“Bringing the leading traders, strategists and industry insiders together, to share their unique expertise and insights.”

UPCOMING

Portugal, June 2011

Annual International Securities Lending Conference: Moderator

Summary:
“Organised exclusively by market participants, this conference is the only event of its kind in Europe.”

UPCOMING

London, June 2012

The BM Annual Investment Conference: Moderator

Summary:
“Leading Lights in Fund Management and Business offer crucial insights into the challenges & opportunities we face.”

UPCOMING

Monaco, June 2011

GAIM International: Key Note Speaker

Summary:
"The largest and longest running hedge fund event in Europe."

UPCOMING

International, May 2011

Global Professional Organisation Event: Key Note Speaker

Summary:
“A global, professional organization based out of New York City, dedicated to education of the public, the investment community, and its membership of technicians”.



“A terrific moderator”

Marc Sidwell, Business Features Editor, City A.M.


Columnist

“ Her prolific writing and opining across multiple media has become known for incisiveness and clarity ”

Hamlin Lovell, CFA, CAIA, FRM, Journalist

City A.M.: The EU's decision process: It's not rocket science

Columnist for the national business newspaper, on a sporadic basis for the Wealth Management Section.

Huffington Post: Columnist

Weekly column offering key investment insights, held since 2010.

Financial Times: Week Ahead

Quoted on a monthly basis on what's been moving the markets and what to watch in the upcoming week.

The Telegraph: Shorting ban sparks anger but lifts banks

Spokesperson for the Alternative Investment Management Association, since 2010.

The Independent: Prepared for the Grexit?

'Go-to' person for insights into the European Debt Crisis.

Family Offices Global: A finely tuned balancing act

Columnist for the quarterly publication, responsible for the macroeconomic overview, since 2010.

City A.M.: Opportunities for careful investors

Columnist for the national business newspaper, on a sporadic basis for the Wealth Management Section.

Total Investor: Columnist

Weekly column for the first-of-its-kind website uniting consumers and the professional community, until 2011.

Mindful Money: Columnist

Weekly column for the website offering a social news and knowledge network to the investment community, until 2011.

“Top Business Woman Who Tweets About Wall Street”

AdvisorOne

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Recognition

“Nothing short of excellent. Proven to be spot-on, entertaining & informative.. outstanding”

Michael DiVecchio, Program Manager, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

“Consistently ahead of the curve”

Alan von Altendorf, President, CWSX LLC

“To achieve this credibility takes enormous hard work”

Harry Owen, Commercial Director, City AM

“A one-of-a-kind woman.. a source of inspiration ”

Joyce Hanson, Associate Editor, Summit Business Media

“As close as most of us will ever come to a living, breathing crystal ball”

Ed Carson, CEO, HVT Capital Management

“Her unique background affords her ways to approach conundrums in a manner rarely seen on Wall Street”

Oliver Pursche, Managing Partner, Montebello Partners

“A prolific strategist.. with a razor sharp intuition”

Radin Yousefi, Managing Director, Tradevec Limited

“A rare find.. a true intellect with the power to communicate clearly & concisely”

Christian M. Wagner, CEO, CIO, Longview Capital Management, LLC

“Unique balance of intelligence combined with a healthy dose of common sense.. offers practical advice, thoughtful leadership & new ideas”

Martin Rust, Senior Consultant, Strategy Corp

“A dynamic personality, highly respected in her field yet possessing the warmth of a dear friend”

Steven M. DiGregorio, President, Compass Asset Management Group, LLC

“One of a very few trusted sources of information in the business”

Christopher Colbourne, Founder, Trident Colbourne Financial Ltd

“Vivacious, witty and erudite.. If there was a listed stock for Gemma, I'd be going long on her every day”

Leon Clarance, Chief Executive Officer, Motion Picture Capital Limited


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