Richardson business hosts George Washington University at the House of Lords

The Richardson business was delighted to host a London reception and discussion event at the House of Lords for UK based alumni of George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs.

Carl Richardson (R) and Lord Ian Austin (L) welcoming members of the George Washington University alumni community to the House of Lords

For the third consecutive year, the Richardson business hosted and sponsored the annual event, which sees members of the University's alumni community come together for a networking reception and panel discussion led by Elliott School Dean Alyssa Ayres, as part of the Elliott School 'Dean’s Global Perspectives' Series.

The Richardson business has forged close links with the University, based in Washington DC, in recent years, as it conducts an increasing amount of investment activity in the US. Carl Richardson current co-chairs the 'Executive Circle' of the Elliott School's Institute for International Economic Policy.

A record number of alumni attended this year's event, which was supported by the non-affiliated peer, Lord Ian Austin.

Guests heard from an esteemed panel discussing the topic of 'Geoeconomics in International Affairs', with panellists including:

James Quigley, the executive vice chairman of international corporate and investment banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in New York. He is responsible for enhancing the firm’s relationships with key private and public sector issuer clients and institutional investors globally to ensure delivery of the bank’s full capabilities across asset classes and product sets.

Ray Brimble, the founder and CEO of Lynxs Holdings, LP, Seed/Pod Holdings LLC, and several other companies involved in aviation/aerospace, logistics and technology. Based in Austin, Texas.  

Basem Malhas, the vice chairman and deputy managing director of Mediterranean Tourism Investment Company (METICO), a Jordan-based firm that establishes and manages hotels, restaurants, and fitness and recreational sports centers.

Lubna Qunash, the managing director and co-head of Healthcare Europe at The Carlyle Group in London. She focuses on investment opportunities for Carlyle Global Partners in European markets.