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25: Meet Tom King, Olympic Champion and Chief Investment Officer of Nanuk Asset Management
What happens after you've reached the pinnacle of human achievement? For Tom King, Olympic gold medalist in sailing at the 2000 Sydney Games, the journey from elite athletics to the corporate world reveals surprising challenges and universal truths about success, purpose, and reinvention.
Tom pulls back the curtain on his remarkable path from sailing on Albert Park Lake as a teenager to becoming Chief Investment Officer at Nanuk Asset Management, Australia's leading sustainable investment firm.
Tom's story illuminates how seemingly disconnected experiences create unexpected opportunities. His sustainable investment focus now channels his competitive drive toward positive global impact through industries ranging from renewables to healthcare technology.
Whether you're navigating a career transition, interested in sustainable investing, or simply curious about what happens after the Olympic podium, Tom's journey offers powerful insights about reinvention and finding meaning in the next chapter of life.
Follow Tom King on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-king-9690a9368/
Visit the Nanuk Asset Management website: https://www.nanukasset.com/
Content Note
This episode discusses themes of depression, purpose, identity, and life transitions. If these topics raise concerns for you, know that support is available.
- Lifeline – 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au
- Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 | beyondblue.org.au
- Headspace (for young people aged 12–25) | headspace.org.au
- If you’re in immediate danger, please call 000.
Enjoyed the episode? Follow Finance Friends Podcast on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok for daily updates and more inspiring conversations. Got questions or ideas for future episodes? Send us a DM @financefriendspodcast!
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By Fabian RuggieriWhat happens after you've reached the pinnacle of human achievement? For Tom King, Olympic gold medalist in sailing at the 2000 Sydney Games, the journey from elite athletics to the corporate world reveals surprising challenges and universal truths about success, purpose, and reinvention.
Tom pulls back the curtain on his remarkable path from sailing on Albert Park Lake as a teenager to becoming Chief Investment Officer at Nanuk Asset Management, Australia's leading sustainable investment firm.
Tom's story illuminates how seemingly disconnected experiences create unexpected opportunities. His sustainable investment focus now channels his competitive drive toward positive global impact through industries ranging from renewables to healthcare technology.
Whether you're navigating a career transition, interested in sustainable investing, or simply curious about what happens after the Olympic podium, Tom's journey offers powerful insights about reinvention and finding meaning in the next chapter of life.
Follow Tom King on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-king-9690a9368/
Visit the Nanuk Asset Management website: https://www.nanukasset.com/
Content Note
This episode discusses themes of depression, purpose, identity, and life transitions. If these topics raise concerns for you, know that support is available.
- Lifeline – 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au
- Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 | beyondblue.org.au
- Headspace (for young people aged 12–25) | headspace.org.au
- If you’re in immediate danger, please call 000.
Enjoyed the episode? Follow Finance Friends Podcast on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok for daily updates and more inspiring conversations. Got questions or ideas for future episodes? Send us a DM @financefriendspodcast!