WE’s Career Panel Discussion

Women in ETFs: ‘Pathway to Excellence’ Panel on Career Journeys

We had the privilege of attending the Women in ETFs ‘Pathway to Excellence’ panel, hosted in collaboration with Goldman Sachs Asset Management. The discussion was packed with valuable insights from an incredible panel of guests, expertly led by Kiron Chapman-McLaughlin:

• Brendan McCarthy – Managing Director, Global Head of ETFs at Goldman Sachs Asset Management
• Marie-Laure Humbert – Executive Director, Head of Business Strategy EMEA at Goldman Sachs Asset Management
• Kate Dwyer – Head of UK Distribution at Invesco
• Roxane Sanguinetti – Co-Head of Women in ETFs, London Chapter & Founding Partner of Alma Angels

One standout moment was Marie-Laure’s powerful message on the importance of brand visibility over performance. She shared that only 10% of promotion decisions are based on performance, with the remaining 90% driven by image and exposure—something that surprised many of us!

The panelists also shared that their career journeys weren’t built on rigid plans. Instead, they took risks, stepped out of their comfort zones, and embraced opportunities that initially felt out of reach. Their advice was clear: “comfort is a cage.”