Sonja Laud

Chief Investment Officer

Sonja Laud
Sonja is CIO of LGIM, having joined the business in January 2019 as Deputy CIO with responsibility for LGIM’s Solutions, Global Fixed Income, and Active Equity teams. Sonja joined from Fidelity International where she held the title of Head of Equity, responsible for the Global, Equity Income and UK Portfolio Managers as well as the Investment Director team.

Other articles by Sonja Laud

CIO spring update: Stress test
Sonja Laud
Markets and economics

CIO spring update: Stress test

The removal of stimulus is proving to be a global stress test for markets, with far-reaching...
By Sonja Laud
26 May 2023
3 min read
Net Zero 2050: More affordable than ever, if we act now
ESG and long term themes

Net Zero 2050: More affordable than ever, if we act now

Our research suggests the window to achieve an outcome consistent with 'net zero' emissions by...
By Sonja LaudNick StansburyJustine Schafer
29 Mar 2023
3 min read
2023 outlook: when might the clouds dissipate?
Sonja Laud
Markets and economics

2023 outlook: when might the clouds dissipate?

This past year has been one of the worst periods on record for investors. We assess what could...
By Sonja Laud
12 Dec 2022
2 min read
To COP and beyond: a new urgency
Sonja Laud
ESG and long term themes

To COP and beyond: a new urgency

The Glasgow Climate Pact will just remain words on a page unless countries and companies alike...
By Sonja Laud
01 Nov 2022
3 min read
Investing amid aggressive central banks and fragile markets
Sonja Laud
Markets and economics

Investing amid aggressive central banks and fragile markets

We dissect the current bout of market volatility, which presents both risks and opportunities for...
By Sonja Laud
17 Jun 2022
3 min read
Geopolitical rupture in Europe: long-term investment implications
Sonja Laud
ESG and long term themes

Geopolitical rupture in Europe: long-term investment implications

We need to remain humble and nimble as we assess the changing investment landscape and seek to...
By Sonja Laud
19 May 2022
3 min read
Ukraine conflict: implications for investors
Sonja Laud
Investment strategy

Ukraine conflict: implications for investors

What Russia's invasion of its neighbour means for markets, the global economy and how we manage o...
By Sonja Laud
25 Feb 2022
3 min read
Are we on the cusp of another Roaring Twenties?
Sonja Laud
Investment strategy

Are we on the cusp of another Roaring Twenties?

Even though we're only a few weeks into the new year, investors have already seen some significan...
By Sonja Laud
20 Jan 2022
3 min read
What does a CIO do?
Sonja Laud
ESG and long term themes

What does a CIO do?

There are different ways to interpret the role of chief investment officer (CIO), but I believe t...
By Sonja Laud
20 Dec 2021
3 min read

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