Anne Richards is the Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity International, a leading global investment management firm. With over three decades of experience in the financial industry, Anne has been at the helm of Fidelity International since December 2018. She is renowned for her deep insights into global economic trends and market dynamics. Before joining Fidelity, Anne held senior positions at several prominent financial institutions, including M&G Investments, Aberdeen Asset Management, and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers. She is a strong advocate for sustainable investing and has been instrumental in driving Fidelity International's focus on integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their investment strategies. Anne Richards holds a degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from the University of Edinburgh and an MBA from INSEAD. She is also a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. In her recent discussion at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Anne provided valuable perspectives on the increasing risks of a recession and anticipated market volatility over the next two quarters.