Symon Hardy Godl

I am an investment and financial services executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience across private markets, including private equity real estate, infrastructure and special situations. As Chief Investment Officer of a €12bn AUM global investment platform, I have built a track record of designing and executing strategies, leading high-performing teams and creating long-term value for institutional investors.I have structured and managed investment vehicles, mandates and funds with an aggregate volume of over €20 billion, raised capital from leading institutional partners and overseen portfolio strategies across Europe, North America and Asia. My experience spans investment strategy, capital formation, governance, due diligence, execution and transaction management, risk management and organisational transformation.Before becoming CIO, I held senior leadership roles within DEUTSCHE FINANCE GROUP and served as Managing Director of a Swiss investment company, following earlier positions in real estate investment banking and corporate investments in the German energy sector.I focus on combining strategic foresight, analytical depth and collaborative leadership. I believe in building diverse teams, fostering innovation and aligning stakeholders behind long-term strategic goals. I am also a member of INREV’s Training & Education Committee, a Mentor in INREV‘s Young Professionals Mentorship Programme and regularly contribute to discussions on private markets, governance and global investment trends.Open to contributing where international perspective, investment expertise and strategic leadership can create meaningful impact.