Chair of Education Performance & Standards Committee
Alex Seddon is head of principal finance for Prudential Capital, a subsidiary of Prudential Plc. He has been involved in the establishment and development of Prudential Capital’s business since its formation in 2001 and has been focused on investment and portfolio management since 2003.
The Principal Finance team is responsible for investing Prudential’s excess group liquidity in the credit markets. This takes the form of a bridge financing portfolio that invests in short-dated loans, often to finance significant acquisitions, in the infrastructure, whole business and real estate sectors. The team also manages an investment grade bond portfolio and makes investments in the UK, Europe, the US and Asia.
Alex has 18 years of experience in finance, all at Prudential, works in London and lives in East Sussex. He passionately believes that all young people should be given the opportunity to succeed and make a positive contribution to society.