Haghbin argues neurodivergent talent offers an edge in investment management
Mo Haghbin · Mo Haghbin - Customizing Solutions from the Top Down at Invesco (EP.390) · Jun 6, 2024 · at 43:42
Mo Haghbin, Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at Invesco, reflects on how raising a neurodivergent child shaped his perspective on cognitive diversity in asset management.
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“I've actually spent a lot of time thinking about how to bring some of that neurodivergent thinking into the workforce, because I actually think it's missing. I think there's an opportunity for us to really expand the way we think about those skill sets, and especially in something like investing, it could be super helpful to have different viewpoints.”
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