At the Milken Global Conference 2025, Cara Williams, Senior Partner and Global Head of Climate and Sustainability at Mercer, shares her insights on the future of sustainability, ESG, and investment trends. With more than 29 years of experience in the investment and consulting industry, Cara has been instrumental in shaping Mercer’s global climate and sustainability strategy.

Her career spans leadership roles across finance, investment consulting, and operations, beginning with Merrill Lynch and extending to her work with the U.S. Army and NATO. Beyond her professional expertise, Cara is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, actively mentoring women and people of colour and serving on the board of Girls with Impact.

Cara’s perspective combines sustainability leadership, investment innovation, and inclusive growth, offering actionable ideas for building a resilient and equitable future.

Ian Khan is a Global Top 30 Futurist and was recently named one of Playboy Germany's "10 People Who Will Shape 2026" — the only futurist on a list alongside Sylvester Stallone, Bad Bunny, and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Ian is the USA Today bestselling author of Undisrupted and host of The Futurist on Amazon Prime Video, where he has conducted over 500 interviews with CEOs, government leaders, and innovators. He created the Future Readiness Score™, a framework used by organizations worldwide to measure preparedness for change. Ian delivers keynotes and workshops for Fortune 500 companies, governments, and global associations. His latest innovation, FutureSHIFTLab LIVE, transforms keynotes into live intelligence events where every attendee receives a custom AI-generated report.

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