DRIVEN WOMEN’s Julie Brangstrup talks with Lea Calvert, Senior Managing Director at Evercore, leader of the European Private Capital Advisory team from inside the iconic Peninsula London taxi. 

Lea Lazaric Calvert is the Senior Managing Director at Evercore, based in London, where she leads the firm’s European Private Capital Advisory team. With a career spanning global investment banking and private markets, she advises institutional investors and fund sponsors on complex secondary transactions, capital raises and fund recapitalisations. Before joining Evercore, Lea held senior roles at UBS in London, working across the private funds group and equity capital markets. A graduate of the London School of Economics and INSEAD, she brings both analytical precision and strategic vision to her work. Fluent in English, German and Croatian, with a working knowledge of French, Lea’s global perspective mirrors the markets she navigates. Beyond finance, she is a passionate advocate for gender diversity and inclusion in leadership, driving initiatives within Evercore Europe that empower women to lead with confidence and authenticity. What drives her is a deep belief that progress in finance comes not just from numbers, but from people, the courage to innovate, the conviction to lead with integrity and the commitment to create lasting impact.

From navigating the complexities of global markets to championing women reshaping the finance industry, this episode reminds us that progress isn’t found in tradition, but in the bold decisions that move industries and people forward with purpose. 

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