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Julia Hoggett is the CEO of the London Stock Exchange and one of the most influential voices in British capital markets.

Though she grew up in a family of trailblazing lawyers and judges, Hoggett charted her own path—studying sociology at the University of Cambridge before launching a career in the City.

“I realized, would I know at the end of my career whether I got there because of me or because of who my parents were?” Hoggett reflected.

In a candid conversation with CNBC’s Steve Sedgwick on the “Executive Decisions” podcast, Hoggett reflects on the personal and professional choices that shaped her journey.