National Wealth Fund chief executive officer John Flint is to deliver a keynote speech at Pensions Expert’s UK Investment Summit on 27 February.

Flint – who was awarded a CBE in the 2025 New Year’s Honours – took over as CEO of the UK Infrastructure Bank in September 2021 and last year led its transition to become the National Wealth Fund

The organisation announced today (17 February) that Flint will step down from his role in the summer. 

The National Wealth Fund currently oversees almost £28bn to invest in local, regional and national infrastructure projects, including renewable energy and sustainability projects. 

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A second keynote speech at the UK Investment Summit will be given by Louis Taylor, CEO of the British Business Bank, outlining how his organisation is working to direct capital to UK private firms to support innovation and fuel economic growth. 

Your questions on UK investing answered

The Pensions Expert UK Investment Summit will take place at Central Hall Westminster in London on 27 February. As well as the keynote speeches, there will be two extended panel debates featuring policy experts and senior pension fund executives to discuss investment opportunities in UK assets. 

Those registering to attend will be invited to submit questions in advance to be put to our panels. You can submityour questions now through the dedicated event website

For more information about the event, including the latest agenda and registration details, please visit the UK Investment Summit website here.