Magdalena Smith

Magdalena Smith has a strong background in finance, analytics, and behavioral science. Magdalena is currently the Founder and CEO of BehaviourLab, where they work with asset managers, private equity firms, and executive boards to identify and address unconscious bias in decision-making. Previously, they worked at McKinsey & Company as a Senior External Advisor, utilizing advanced analytics and behavioral science to drive organizational impact and reduce the impact of decision-making biases in the financial industry. Magdalena also has experience in academia, as a PhD Candidate at the University of Cambridge, researching the moral responsibilities of equity investors. Magdalena has also served as a specialist advisor and academic consultant in applied ethics, corporate governance, and shareholder responsibility. In addition, Magdalena has held roles at GeoSpock Ltd., Goldman Sachs, House of Commons, ABN AMRO Bank, Danske Bank, and Nordea, where they gained experience in finance, research, sales, and account management.

Magdalena Smith started their education in 2004 at Birkbeck, University of London, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy in 2008. Magdalena then pursued further education at King's College London from 2008 to 2010, focusing on Philosophy but without completing a specific degree. Finally, in 2011, Magdalena attended the University of Cambridge and successfully completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, although their field of study is not specified.