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Sharon White

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Senior Managing Director and Head of Global Affairs, CDPQ London at La Caisse (Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec)
📍 United Kingdom

Sharon White is a distinguished business leader and economist, currently serving as Senior Managing Director at La Caisse (CDPQ) and Chair of Frontier Economics. Her career includes roles as Chairman of John Lewis Partnership, CEO of Ofcom, and Second Permanent Secretary at HM Treasury. She earned her economics degree from the University of Cambridge.

Outside of her corporate roles, Sharon has a passion for the arts, serving on the board of Sadlers Wells Theatre, the UKs premier dance company. She is married with two sons and draws inspiration from figures like Michelle Obama, valuing a balanced life and making a difference in the community.

Unique fact: She was the first woman to be appointed Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership in its 100-year history.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Senior Managing Director and Head of Global Affairs, CDPQ London
Job Level
Senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Responsible Capitalism
Advocates for a business model that combines purpose with profit, with a focus on employee ownership and social mission, which she calls "common-sense capitalism. "
Climate Action Investing
Actively speaks about her organization's commitment to substantial investments in climate action, aiming for hundreds of billions in sustainable projects by 2030.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Senior Managing Director and Head of Global Affairs, CDPQ London
La Caisse (Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec)
1-2025 - 8-2025
Head of Europe
La Caisse (Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec)
2-2020 - 9-2024
Chairman
John Lewis Partnership
3-2015 - 11-2019
Chief Executive
Ofcom
11-2013 - 3-2015
Second Permanent Secretary
HM Treasury
In the press

Media appearances

CDPQ appoints ex-Ofcom chief Sharon White as head of Europe. Featured in Pensions & Investments
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Ex‑Ofcom chief Sharon White set to lead CDPQ’s Europe team. Featured in Telco Titans
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Education
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UCL
Bachelor of Arts - BA
University of Cambridge
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