Speakers

Jonathan Ord leads the Direct Infrastructure team, where he has driven a series of successful acquisitions and serves as Director for several portfolio companies. Jonathan played a pivotal role in establishing LPPI’s infrastructure and private equity pooling vehicles as well as GLIL Infrastructure LLP.  

Jonathan holds a BA from University College London and an MSc from Oxford University. 
 
GLIL 

GLIL is a partnership of UK pension funds which invests in Britain’s future - supporting communities and helping to power the economy. It is a proven investor, with a fund specially designed to help investors tap into the stable, inflation-linked returns that infrastructure investment offers.

GLIL manages £4.1 billion of committed capital, with more than £3.3 billion (as at 6 November 2025) deployed into a growing portfolio of infrastructure assets spanning renewable energy, water and ports, trains, hospitals and schools. While its core focus remains on UK infrastructure, GLIL is also exploring select international opportunities that align with its long-term investment strategy and deliver strong, sustainable returns for members.

It invests on behalf of pension funds and pools including Local Pensions Partnership Investments, Greater Manchester Pension Fund, Merseyside Pension Fund, West Yorkshire Pension Fund and Nest, the government-established DC workplace pension provider.

For more information on GLIL, including its history, executive committee and investment portfolio, please visit www.glil.co.uk.