Investing in your Business - The Future of Finance Professionals

The Open University Business School held an exclusive event in London on 7 September 2016. The event was an opportunity to explore the changing dynamics of the finance profession.

The event was chaired by Professor Janette Rutterford, Professor of Financial Management at OUBS and Nigel Cassidy, former BBC correspondent and now Share Radio presenter, facilitated the event.

Wol Kolade, Managing Director at private equity firm Livingbridge and David Miller, Investment Director at Quilter Cheviot joined as guest speakers.

Wol Kolade discusses 'Women in finance'

David Miller talks about 'Fund management in the modern world'

For more video highlights, including a panel discussion and interview with our guest speakers, please visit YouTube.

The Open University Masters in Finance supports professional development and practice in a wide range of roles in finance. Find out more about our Masters qualification.

Upcoming Events

Mar 10

Doing Academia Differently: Professional Development Symposium for Doctoral Students and Early-Career Academics

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - 09:00 to 17:00

Michael Young Building, The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BB

This one-day symposium on ‘Doing Academia Differently’ will provide inspiration and support for PhD and early-career academics to approach the complex tensions and dilemmas of contemporary academia in new and creative ways.

Mar 12

International Women’s Day: Supporting diverse new motherhoods for work inclusion

Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 11:00 to 12:30

Online Webinar - link below

This webinar from our GOP research cluster will discuss findings from research into how motherhood impacts employment for ethnic minority women.