Investing in Defence: opportunity set or ESG contradiction?

18 Nov 2026
Track 1
  • How defence has re-entered the investable universe for private equity
  • How have sustainability policies been reinterpreted versus rewritten in response to defence opportunities
  • Where capital is flowing across the defence value chain (technology, infrastructure, supply chains)
  • How investors are balancing returns with ESG positioning and LP scrutiny
Speakers
Harriet Assem
Harriet Assem, Head of Sustainability Policy - UK Private Capital
Matteo Millone
Matteo Millone, Senior Responsible Investment Portfolio Manager - Global Private Equity - APG Asset Management
Penelope Curwen
Penelope Curwen, Sustainability Executive - Cinven
Abrielle Rosenthal
Abrielle Rosenthal, Managing Director and Chief Sustainability Officer - TowerBrook Capital Partners