Trinity SMF Podcast

• Global Head of Blackstone Private Equity Strategies: Joe Baratta

  🎙 Tune in to the Trinity SMF podcast with Emanuele Roncalli di Montorio-Veronese as he speaks with Blackstone's Joe Baratta, Global Head of Private Equity Strategies at BlackstoneJoseph Baratta is the Global Head of Blackstone Private Equity Strategies and a member of Blackstone’s Board of Directors. He is also a member of the firm’s Management Committee and serves on many of the firm’s investment committees.Mr. Baratta joined Blackstone in 1998 and in 2001 he moved to London to help establish Blackstone’s corporate private equity business in Europe. Since 2012, Mr. Baratta has served as the firm’s Global Head of Private Equity and is located in New York.Mr. Baratta has served on the boards of many past Blackstone portfolio companies and currently serves as a member or observer on the boards of Ancestry, Candle Media, First Eagle Investment Management, Medline, Merlin Entertainments Group and SESAC. He is also a former member of the Board of Trustees of Georgetown University; is a trustee of the Tate Foundation; and serves on the board of Year Up, an organization focused on youth employment.Before joining Blackstone, Mr. Baratta was with Tinicum Incorporated and McCown De Leeuw & Company. Mr. Baratta also worked at Morgan Stanley in its mergers and acquisitions department. Mr. Baratta graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University.

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• Founder & CEO of The Jet Business: Steve Varsano

  🎙 Tune in to the Trinity SMF podcast with Emanuele Roncalli di Montorio-Veronese as he speaks with Steve Varsano, Founder & CEO of The Jet BusinessMr. Steve Varsano is the founder and CEO of The Jet Business, the world’s first and only street-level aviation showroom for corporate jet aircraft. An internationally recognized executive and entrepreneur, Mr. Varsano started his career in marketing, buying and selling corporate jets 40 years ago. His London-based firm and showroom have been the subject of extensive profiles by The New York Times, the BBC, Forbes, and The Sunday Times, among others, and he is often sought by media for discussions on trends in business aviation. Varsano is a former board member of private jet charter company XOJET and the spaceflight firm Virgin Galactic.Mr. Varsano is also the founder of the Atlantis 2000 Group, a consulting firm established in 1993 to seek merger and acquisition opportunities for companies in the real estate, aviation, and restaurant sectors. Over the course of his career, he has served as Chief Operations Officer at Mountleigh International, Senior Vice President at investment firm Triarc and Triangle Companies, and Head of Business Development for the international restaurant conglomerate Yum! Brands. Mr. Varsano has a BSc from Embry-Riddle in Aeronautical Studies.

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• CEO of AIB: Dr. Colin Hunt

  🎙 Tune in to the Trinity SMF podcast with Emanuele Roncalli di Montorio-Veronese as he speaks with Dr. Colin Hunt, CEO of AIB In March 2019, Colin was appointed Chief Executive Officer of AIB Group and an Executive Director on the AIB Board, following his initial role with the Group as Managing Director of the Wholesale, Institutional & Corporate Banking Division, which he began in August 2016. Before joining AIB, Colin was Managing Director at Macquarie Capital, where he spearheaded the development of its operations in Ireland. His career also includes roles as a Special Policy Adviser in the Departments of Transport and Finance, Research Director and Chief Economist at Goodbody Stockbrokers, Head of Trading Research and Senior Economist at Bank of Ireland Group Treasury, and a country risk analyst at NatWest. From 2008 to 2014, Colin served as a Non- Executive Director of Aer Lingus Group plc. He currently holds external board positions with The Ireland Funds and IBEC.Colin holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Trinity College Dublin and degrees in Commerce and Economics from University College Cork. He is a Chartered Bank Director and a Fellow of the Institute of Bankers.

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• Chief Global Strategist of J.P. Morgan Asset Management: Dr. David Kelly

  🎙 Tune in to the Trinity SMF podcast with Emanuele Roncalli di Montorio-Veronese as he speaks with Dr. David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist and Head of the Global Market Insights Strategy Team at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Kelly offers deep insights and perspectives on the economy and markets, guiding institutional investors and financial advisors around the globe. His research focuses on the investment implications of an ever-evolving economic landscape, and his proprietary U.S. economic forecasting model shapes his outlook on asset class returns. Renowned for his ability to demystify complex economic and market issues, Dr. Kelly equips financial professionals with the tools they need to communicate effectively with clients. He is a sought-after keynote speaker at major investment conferences and a regular guest on CNBC, Bloomberg, and other financial platforms. Before joining J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Dr. Kelly served as Economic Advisor to Putnam Investments and held senior roles at SPP Investment Management, Lehman Brothers, and DRI/McGraw-Hill. He is a CFA® charterholder, holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics from Michigan State University, and earned his B.A. in Economics from University College Dublin. 🌍 Join this insightful episode as Dr. Kelly shares his expertise on the economic trends and strategies shaping the global market.

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• Graham Ambrose: Managing Director at Goldman Sachs and Co-Host of Lift for Life with Graham and Angus

  🎙 Tune in to the Trinity SMF podcast with Emanuele Roncalli di Montorio-Veronese as he speaks with Graham Ambrose, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs and Co-Host of Lift for Life with Graham and Angus, as they discuss healthy habits, maintaining balance in demanding finance careers, the benefits of weightlifting, and practical advice for students pursuing success in the field. Graham Ambrose also known as 'G-dog' is a multifaceted professional with a career spanning finance, fitness, and the arts. As Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, he specializes in equities, serving institutional clients globally, with prior roles at other firms in London, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Beyond finance, Graham co-hosts Lift For Life with Graham and Angus, a weekly podcast sharing his fitness journey, including nutrition, weight training, and interviews, combining inspiration with practical advice. A passionate advocate for the arts, he serves as a Board Member and Trustee for Just Us Dance Theatre and East London Dance, supporting young artists, community engagement, and international collaborations. Additionally, Graham mentors Joseph Toonga, the founder of Just Us Dance Theatre in addition to being the Royal Ballet’s Emerging Choreographer, fostering impactful connections between business and the arts.

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