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The Opportunity Index

Hosted by The Inclusion Initiative

In-person and online public event (Hong Kong Theatre, Clement House)

Speaker

Gavin Lewis

Gavin Lewis

Chair

Dr Grace Lordan

Dr Grace Lordan

Join us for an insightful discussion on The Opportunity Index: A Solution-Based Framework to Dismantle the Racial Wealth Gap. This event will feature a fireside chat with Gavin Lewis chaired by Grace Lordan where they will share their knowledge and expertise on how to address the racial wealth gap that has persisted in our society for decades.

Gavin will discuss various aspects of the racial wealth gap, including the historical and structural factors that have contributed to its persistence, the impact of policies and practices on wealth accumulation among different racial groups, and the role of institutions and individuals in creating and perpetuating these disparities. Drawing on his research and experience, Gavin will offer a solution-based framework for addressing the racial wealth gap. In addition to the fireside chat, there will be a Q&A session where attendees can ask questions and engage. This event is open to all who are interested in learning more about the racial wealth gap and how we can work together to dismantle it. 

Meet our speaker and chair

Gavin Lewis is Managing Director at BlackRock. He is responsible for the strategic direction and growth of the UK Local Government Pension Scheme and held several leadership roles at Vanguard Asset Management including Head of UK Retirement and Head of European Consultant Relations. Gavin is a member of the asset management industry's Diversity Project and co-created the #Talkaboutblack movement, dedicated to increasing the representation of Black Professionals in the asset management industry.

Grace Lordan (@profgracelordan) is the author of Think Big, the Founding Director of The Inclusion Initiative and Associate Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Her academic writings have been published in top international journals and she has written for the Financial Times, Fortune, Fast Company and Harvard Business Review.

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