Alex Murray

Critic
DISC Type : C

Director - Infrastructure Research and Strategy at UBS

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Alex is an economist and strategist at UBS specializing in unlisted infrastructure assets, translating complex data into actionable insights for investors. He holds a PhD from UCL and executive education from Oxford, and is described as a technical expert and "quantitative data fiend" who can clearly communicate complex concepts.

His academic background includes serving as a Teaching Fellow at UCL and as a trainer for the International Project Finance Association (IPFA). Recommendations highlight his approachable manner and skill in teaching complex theories to lay audiences, pointing to a passion for education and mentorship outside of his direct professional responsibilities.

Unique fact: Alex developed analytics for the UK governments Infrastructure and Projects Authority to improve the evidence base on the whole life costs of public service assets.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Negotiator

Information Seeker

They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.  They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.

Topics They Care About

Infrastructure Investing
His career is dedicated to infrastructure research and strategy, frequently speaking on the topic at global conferences and publishing analysis on the asset class.
Alternative Assets
He consistently shares and contributes to UBS's research on the role of alternatives, including private equity and credit, in investor portfolios.
AI in Infrastructure
He is a featured speaker at the SuperReturn Global Infrastructure conference, where he is scheduled to lead a fireside chat on the potential of AI.

Media Appearances

Alex Murray – UBS Asset Management – SuperReturn Infrastructure Speaker. Featured in Informa Connect

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Infrastructure inflows: trickles turn to torrents. Featured in UBS

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Infrastructure inflow resurgence as grid‑scale batteries help diversify – Sponsored Interview (PDF). Featured in IREI

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Work History

4-2025
Director - Infrastructure Research and Strategy at UBS
9-2020 - 4-2025
VP, Head of Real Assets, Research Insights at Preqin
3-2018 - 9-2020
Senior Analyst at Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA)
3-2018 - 9-2020
Future Leaders Committee Member at IPFA
9-2012 - 2-2018
Teaching Fellow at University College London

Education

5-2023 - 6-2023
Executive education from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
2009 - 2017
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from UCL

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Insights For Selling To Alex

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alex is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alex

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alex move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Alex take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Alex

Personality Compatibility


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