Claire Cockerton
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- Milken Institute1h 0m
London Summit 2015 - City Life: New Designs for an Urban Planet (I)
Kevin Klowden, Claire Cockerton, James Goldsmith, Nicolaus Henke, Bridget Rosewell, Duncan Swinhoe
This analysis examines the economic and demographic pressures facing major urban centers, highlighting that while mid-sized cities drive future global growth, infrastructure and housing deficits threaten stability in hubs like London. Key strategies to address these challenges include repurposing assets for innovation clusters, implementing preventative health initiatives, and leveraging devolved power to foster regional collaboration. Ultimately, the discussion advocates for agile urban planning that prioritizes walkability, mixed-use environments, and community-based care to sustain cities against a backdrop of rapid population growth and aging demographics.
- Milken Institute59 min
Innovative Cities: Transforming the Urban Ecosystem
Ross Duvall, Andy Cohen, Claire Cockerton, Shirley Franklin, Ned Couric, Perry Wong, Rasmus Silkaitisenkovskiy, Eric Schmidt, David Plylar
This analysis examines how rising global urbanization rates are driving innovations in vertical architecture, sustainable transportation, and inclusive community models like Purpose Built Communities. Key developments include Gensler's mixed-use "Dragon's Tale" skyscraper in Shanghai, Toyota's infrastructure expansion for hydrogen vehicles, and public-private partnerships transforming distressed areas in the US and Hong Kong. While these advancements offer pathways for economic vibrancy and environmental resilience, experts warn that without equitable policy implementation, such rapid growth risks exacerbating social segregation and affordability crises.
- Milken Institute57 min
Gender Balance as a Strategic Initiative: A Global Perspective
Jim, Alexis Krivkovic, Dr. Fan Hua, John Coombe, Claire Cockerton, Everaldo, Elizabeth Hewitt, Mimi Drake, Dan Houston, Erin
A diverse panel of experts from FLAR, China Investment Company, and McKinsey identified the "leaky pipeline" as the primary barrier preventing female representation from reaching 50% at the C-suite level, noting that active sponsorship and best-in-class management strategies yield 30% female leadership versus 19% in passive organizations. The session highlighted that while entry-level talent is balanced, systemic issues such as "man-terruptions," biased promotion criteria, and unequal parental leave utilization disproportionately force senior women out of the executive track. To achieve true parity, experts recommended mandating senior sponsorships, implementing returnships for career re-entry, and shifting cultural norms to normalize paternity leave and high-stakes stretch assignments.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
2014 London Summit - Technology: The Great Disruptor
B. Bonin Bough, Claire Cockerton, David Koenig, Matt Ridley, Adrian Wooldridge
Recent data reveals a dramatic acceleration in corporate turnover, with the average lifespan of S&P 500 companies shrinking to 18 years as technological innovation drives "creative destruction" across sectors from healthcare to finance. Speakers highlighted how legacy organizations must adopt self-disruption strategies and partner with agile startups to survive, while noting that emerging technologies like blockchain, AI, and frugal innovation are democratizing access to capital and services in ways that bypass traditional institutional barriers. Despite these shifts, the summary identifies critical challenges including regulatory lag, infrastructure brittleness, and the need for policy reforms to prevent incumbents from stifling the very competition that fuels their own survival.