David Blood
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- Goldman Sachs10 min
David Blood, Co-Founder and Senior Partner of Generation Investment Management
Generation Investment Management, co-founded by David Blood, champions a framework of sustainable capitalism that integrates environmental, social, and governance factors as primary drivers of long-term investment value rather than secondary concerns. The firm identifies the next five to ten years as a critical window for capital allocation toward the global net-zero transition, targeting the fundamental restructuring of nearly all economic sectors from energy to healthcare. By aligning its dual mission of superior financial returns and sustainability advocacy, the organization has created a self-reinforcing cycle that attracts mission-aligned talent and entrepreneurs while challenging professionals to prioritize core values when selecting their employers.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
London Summit 2015 - Institutional Investors: Examining the Long Term (I)
David Blood, Stefan Dunatov, Torben Möger Pedersen, Eugene O'Callaghan, Stefan Diletov, Trevor Kalserdine, Scott Young, Faith Ward, Ekaterina Scharschitz, Steve
Representatives from Coal, Pension Denmark, and Ireland's Strategic Investment Fund convened to align diverse mandates ranging from closed pension schemes to sovereign wealth objectives amidst a global backdrop of elevated asset valuations. Participants detailed strategic pivots toward non-listed income-generating assets and blended finance structures to manage permanent loss risks while navigating the inherent trade-offs between commercial returns and domestic economic impact. The dialogue further emphasized rigorous governance frameworks and ESG integration, rejecting direct corporate board oversight in favor of leveraging third-party proxies to drive sustainable value creation.