McConnell Foundation
Wren Laing is a seasoned investment professional currently serving as Senior Investment Director at the McConnell Foundation since May 2022, where a leadership role in impact investing has been assumed, focusing on transitioning a $700 million endowment to 100% impact investments over the next five years. Prior to this, Wren held the position of Investment Director at Big Society Capital from September 2017 to May 2022, and served in various roles including Area Investment Manager at the Greater London Authority and Assistant Development Manager at the London Legacy Development Corporation. Wren's academic background includes a Master of Business Administration from the University of Oxford, a Master of Science from the London School of Economics, and a Joint Honours BA in Political Science and Geography from McGill University.