Invested in Better

A podcast exploring topical insights and thoughts from industry experts working with the Public Investment Fund to drive transformation at a scale never seen before.

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Invested in Supporting the Saudi Private Sector

How is PIF reshaping Saudi Arabia's economic landscape? What makes its approach different from other sovereign wealth funds? How does Vision 2030 fit into the bigger picture of national development? In this episode of the Invested in Better podcast, Kimberley Leonard sits down with the Head of PIF's National Development Division, Jerry Todd, to explore how PIF is driving unprecedented transformation and catalyzing Saudi Arabia’s economic growth through its unique dual mandate approach. Produced ...

Feb 06, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Invested in Transforming Sport

Where are the opportunities to level-up MENA’s sports ecosystem? How will the impact be felt not just regionally but globally? How is SURJ Sports Investment leading the way? In this episode of the Invested in Better podcast, Kimberley Leonard talks to Danny Townsend, CEO at SURJ, to explore the game-changing investments and innovations reshaping the future of sport. Produced by Reuters Plus for PIF

Dec 20, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Invested in Heritage Tourism

The latest episode of Invested in Better is looking back to go forward with a focus on the magical region of AlUla and the exciting modern developments happening there. UDC’s CEO, Fabien Toscano, tells host Kimberley Leonard about the ambitious plan to provide a luxury heritage experience and how PIF’s vision is helping shape this. Produced by Reuters Plus for PIF

Dec 04, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Invested in Advancing Renewables

In the third episode of the Invested in Better podcast, Marco Arcelli, CEO of ACWA Power, discusses the rapid transformation of the renewables sector in Saudi Arabia. Host Kimberley Leonard explores how PIF’s investment in ACWA Power and companies like it is creating new renewables ecosystems, and how Saudi Arabia may soon become a net-exporter of renewables to the world. Produced by Reuters Plus for PIF Learn more about renewable energy at PIF HERE...

Aug 21, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Invested in Clean Energy

In this second episode of Invested in Better, Kimberley Leonard looks at ENOWA, a subsidiary of giga-project NEOM, which will be 100% powered by renewables. Kimberley talks to Peter Terium, CEO of ENOWA, about building renewable energy systems and a cost-competitive water supply, and forging sustainable industrial practices. Learn more about clean energy at PIF . Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone...

Dec 22, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Invested in Carbon Trading

Kimberley Leonard launches the Invested in Better podcast by putting the fast-evolving and sometimes criticized world of carbon credits and offsetting under the microscope. Kimberley talks to Riham ElGizy, CEO, Regional Voluntary Carbon Marketing Company, about its role in partnering with companies in the MENA region and beyond to support them on their decarbonization journey. Learn more about carbon credits at PIF . Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and ...

Dec 06, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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