Luke Hallard is a professional investor focused on identifying companies shaping a better future through technology and innovation; an investment strategy that has delivered over 20% compound annual growth over the past 21 years. Luke shares his expertise and insights into his top investment picks on his popular investing podcast, “Wall Street Wildlife”, available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.
Luke has previously worked as a Lead Advisor for 7investing, where he provided strategic investment insights to over 5,000 subscribers and members. He also leverages his investing skillset and experience to provide expert guidance to a philanthropic venture fund, ensuring mission-aligned investments that can have a tangible impact on addressing and preventing homelessness.
Luke has a range of experience in the voluntary sector, and as a current member of the board of trustees for Community Links Bromley, he provides oversight and strategic direction to the charity, which works with a wide range of organisations in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector, providing strategic representation, advice and guidance.
Although he semi-retired in his forties to focus on his investing career, Luke has two decades of professional experience as a Programme Director in a global bank, with a background in developing business strategy and executing complex, time-sensitive organisational change. He is skilled in navigating ambiguous business environments to deliver solutions with clarity and efficiency. Luke has a proven track record in leading people strategy and enhancing organisational capabilities, improving conduct and financial crime controls at one of the world’s leading banks, and regularly engaging with regulators including the Financial Conduct Authority and the Federal Reserve Bank.