NYAIR Episode 64
Diversity in Practice: An Allocator, Manager and Consultant Panel
Discover how top leaders in finance are moving beyond statements and driving practical change in diversity, equity, and inclusion. This episode brings together innovators who’ve embedded DEI into their strategies—sharing hard-won lessons, actionable tactics, and the emerging impact for teams and portfolios worldwide. Whether you're leading a fund or building a career in alternatives, this must-listen episode is your roadmap for translating intent into impact.
Featured Guests
Nasrine Ghozali
Chief Risk Officer, Oasis Management Company Ltd.
Nasrine Ghozali brings over two decades of global investment expertise, currently serving as Chief Risk Officer at Oasis Management. Having built her career in Paris, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, Nasrine has become a recognized force for gender diversity in finance. As co-founder of the Board Diversity Hong Kong Investors’ Initiative and leadership committee member of the 30% Club (Hong Kong and Japan), she shapes best practices for board inclusion across Asia. Her advocacy and technical depth empower both asset managers and public companies to embed ESG at their core while achieving performance.
Imogen Rose-Smith
Co-Founder, Combinate Capital
Imogen Rose-Smith is a thought leader at the intersection of finance, sustainability, and DEI. As co-founder of Combinate Capital, she advises asset owners and managers on building sustainable and innovative investment programs. Imogen’s background includes serving as a board member for Girls Who Invest, content committee member for the High Water Women Impact Symposium, and a journalist covering institutional investing and policy. She is recognized for turning complex DEI ambitions into real-world action for both established and emerging managers.
Tracy McHale Stuart
CEO & Managing Partner, Corbin Capital Partners
With more than 30 years’ experience in alternatives and institutional investing, Tracy leads Corbin Capital Partners—a majority women-owned firm now managing over $9 billion in AUM. A passionate advocate for diversity, Tracy has cultivated Corbin’s inclusive culture with strategic intent, measurable outcomes, and outreach through programs like Girls Who Invest. Named to Forbes’ 50 Over 50 and honored by Pensions & Investments as an influential woman in institutional investing, Tracy is a respected voice driving forward both performance and progress.
Key Insights From This Episode
The Diversity Bonus in Teams
Diverse teams—both in background and thought—drive real outperformance and innovation, but must be supported with an intentional culture and inclusive leadership.
Recruitment Isn't Inclusion
Hiring underrepresented talent is just the start; retention and growth arise when organizations dismantle internal barriers and make inclusion a strategic priority, not a checkbox.
Measure What Truly Matters
Leading firms are moving beyond demographics to measure ‘diversity IQ’ and ‘EQ’—tracking both representation and how well diverse voices are heard and empowered within their teams.
Intentionality And Role Models
Transformation requires executive accountability, transparency on starting points, and visible champions—inside and beyond the firm—to inspire rising leaders in alternatives.
Regional Nuances Demand Local Action
DEI strategies must adapt to regional and regulatory realities—what works in New York or London may require creative new partnerships or advocacy in places like Hong Kong and Tokyo.
De-biasing Processes, Not Just Minds
Behavioral change is difficult, but de-biasing hiring, promotion, and mentoring processes with proven frameworks leads to measurable, lasting outcomes.
Access the Full Conversation
Uncover the full spectrum of actionable strategies and case studies by accessing the complete episode. Download our insights deck—crafted for professionals who want to move from intent to implementation in DEI, with a focus on lasting organizational change and measurable results. Gain the tactics and frameworks your firm needs to lead in today’s competitive financial services environment.
Soundbites Worth Saving
“If you’re just doing this as tokenism because the public pension plans are jumping up and down—it’s not going to work. It’s about how you include that person in your company.”
— Imogen Rose-Smith
“Role models—even if they’re not at your firm—change perceptions, inspire confidence, and advance performance. You must find visible examples for your people.”
— Tracy McHale Stuart
“We’re at an inflection point in Asia. It’s no longer a trend—there’s a structural change toward diversity happening, but it takes sustained, genuine advocacy.”
— Nasrine Ghozali
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