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As part of Bridgewater’s Distinguished Speaker Series in which changemakers share their expertise, Shamil Idriss, CEO of the global peacebuilding organization Search for Common Ground, joined Bridgewater staff for a conversation that covered the dynamics of conflict, the state of conflict in the world today, and peacebuilding approaches that anyone can apply to their own lives — including at home and in the workplace. The efforts of Search for Common Ground around the world earned it a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018.

Karen Karniol-Tambour is Co-Chief Investment Officer at Bridgewater Associates, responsible for managing the company’s investment process. Karen oversees the systemization of Bridgewater’s research into trading strategies, manages the development of proprietary investment management models, directs the design and implementation of client investment strategies, and publishes timely market understanding to clients and global policy makers via Bridgewater’s Daily Observations.

Nir Bar Dea is Bridgewater’s Chief Executive Officer, responsible for setting and driving the strategic goals of the company and overseeing the day-to-day management of the firm. Nir is also a Partner, a member of the Operating Board of Directors, and co-chairs the Executive and Operating Committees.

Osman joined Bridgewater in 2008 and is a Partner Director on the firm's Board of Directors. He chairs the firm’s Operating Committee and Investment Committee and is the Operating Chair of the Partnership.

Tracey joined Bridgewater in 2012 and is Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, as well a Partner at the firm. She oversees our Legal and Regulatory Department and is responsible for legal and corporate governance, managing legal risk across Bridgewater and its funds. Prior to joining Bridgewater, Tracey practiced with the international law firms, Milbank LLP, and Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, representing banks, issuers, private equity funds and mezzanine funds in a wide range of banking and securities transactions. Tracey also represented public and private companies on corporate law and corporate governance matters.

Erin Miles joined Bridgewater in 2009 and is Co-Head of the Investment Engine, Co-Head of Equities Research, a member of the Investment Committee and Operating Committee, and a Partner at the firm.

Seth joined Bridgewater Associates in 2002 and is a senior member of the investment team as well as a Partner at the firm. He is currently responsible for Bridgewater’s fixed income and insurance investment strategies—developing tailored strategies and insights for fixed income investors and insurers globally. Seth has expertise in macroeconomics, portfolio engineering, and markets spanning foreign exchange, interest rates, commodities, and equities. For many years, Seth has partnered with sovereign wealth funds, central banks, pensions, endowments and foundations, insurers, and other financial institutions across the globe to develop tailored investment strategies and portfolio solutions. He was also responsible for Bridgewater’s client research and led the development of Bridgewater’s proprietary Risk Budget Tool. Seth graduated magna cum laude from Amherst College with a BA in Economics, a BA in Philosophy, and a BA in Political Science, with honors. He is a CFA charterholder.

Phil joined Bridgewater in 2008 and is Head of Single Name Equities within the Equities team and a Partner Director on Bridgewater’s Board. He is also a Partner at the firm and was formerly a Senior Portfolio Strategist. Phil has been responsible for leading research across credit, rates, and equities. He developed and continues to oversee Bridgewater’s bottom-to-top equity strategies and is a key partner in Bridgewater’s broader equity research, including the launch of the firm’s sustainable equity strategies. Phil also serves as an advisor to Bridgewater’s clients to develop tailored investment solutions, in addition to representing the firm and its market views at industry conferences and other external engagements. He is a regular contributor to Bridgewater Daily Observations, the firm’s signature daily research publication.