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Leading SustainabilityLeading Sustainability: Dr Christine Chow (ICGN Chairman and Global Sustainable Investment Leader)In this latest episode, we speak with the remarkable Dr Christine Chow, currently serving as Chairman of the Board at the ICGN, most recently Global Head of Active Ownership at UBS and highly dedicated competing dressage rider. With an international career spanning over 25 years, and working across London, Prague, Beijing, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Manila and the UAE, Christine was also recognised as the ‘Sustainable and ESG Investment Woman of the Year’. Christine is one of the most recognised and inspiring global leaders within Sustainable Investing, and here she offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes of her journ...2024-11-2135 min
Leading SustainabilityLeading Sustainability: Narina Mnatsakanian (Global Head of Impact Investing)In this episode, we speak with Narina, a widely recognised individual from the world of impact investing, talking very candidly and openly about the roots of her career at the PRI, and her transition into the world of impact investing, and how it has evolved over the years. Narina also speaks very openly about the challenges of juggling her many roles as a full-time parent to three children, and the exciting period ahead for her as she considers new opportunities, the benefits of creating mental space and leveraging her professional network. Timestamps:2024-10-3148 min
Leading SustainabilityEpisode 10: Leading Sustainability - Ashley Hamilton Claxton (Royal London Asset Management)In this landmark episode finally hitting double figures, I meet with Ashley Hamilton Claxton, the Head of Responsible Investment at Royal London Asset Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal London, the UK’s largest mutual life and pensions company, with £170 billion AUM and deep roots within sustainable investing. Ashley is a significant figurehead in the industry, but speaks with real honesty and humility about the experiences that shaped her career, including time spent on the ground handling real world impact for mining communities in Guatemala, navigating the rapid change within sustainability and tips for harn...2024-10-1751 min
Leading SustainabilityEpisode 9: Leading Sustainability - James Purcell (Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer)In this episode, I meet with James Purcell, most recently a Managing Director and Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer at Credit Suisse, as well as the Co-Author of ‘Sustainable Investing in Practice’ and Sustainable Finance Course Lead and Lecturer for the highly acclaimed ESCP Business School in Berlin. James offers a refreshing and timely outlook on the practicalities of sustainable investing, removing emotion from the topic as we move into a new era for the sector, a current and future state analysis of ESG skills requirements and its likely application for growth in the private markets. ...2024-10-1043 min
Leading SustainabilityEpisode 8: Leading Sustainability - Mark Hays (Glenmede Investment Management)In this episode of the Leading Sustainability podcast, I meet with Mark Hays, Managing Director and Head of Sustainable and Impacting Investing at Glenmede Investment Management, a privately owned wealth and investment management business established in 1956 with $45 billion AUM serving clients across 50 states in the US. Mark is one of the first guests on the podcast with a pronounced focus within the impact sector specifically, and he brings some much needed insight into the different areas of thematic growth focus for those seeking a career in this sector, how the US political backlash has allowed fo...2024-10-0343 min
Leading SustainabilityEpisode 7: Leading Sustainability - Paris Jordan (Charles Stanley)In this episode of the Leading Sustainability podcast, I meet with Paris Jordan, the Head of Responsible Investing at Charles Stanley, one of the UK’s leading wealth management firms. Paris has a deep love of mentorship and volunteering with charities like Rising Girl and has recently been shortlisted for the Investment Week 2024 ‘Sustainable and ESG Woman of the Year’. This conversation really went deep into some important and personal topics, and I am so grateful for the level of honesty and humility that has been shown here reflecting on challenges that affect us all. There i...2024-09-1947 min
Leading SustainabilityEpisode 6: Leading Sustainability - James Corah (CCLA Investment Management)In the sixth episode of #LeadingSustainability, I meet with James Corah, the Head of Sustainability and Member of the Executive Committee at CCLA Investment Management, the UK’s largest charity fund manager, working with charities, religious organisations, and the public sector. James has been widely recognised for his contributions to the sustainability sector, featured in the Financial News ’50 Most Influential in Sustainable Finance’ and recipient of the Investment Week award for ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Sustainable Investment Industry’. We dig into the passion and purpose behind James’ evolution in this sector, discuss the dif...2024-09-1242 min
Leading SustainabilityEpisode 5: Leading Sustainability - Justin Kew (US Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund)In this ‘post-summer’, fifth episode of Leading Sustainability, I meet with Justin Kew, the Sustainable Investing Lead for a US headquartered international multi-strategy hedge fund with $21 billion AUM. Previously, Justin oversaw ESG research at Carmignac as well as time spent at Schroders within quantitative equity. In a particularly interesting discussion, we cover the technical nature of sustainable investing within the hedge fund sector, a first for this podcast. We also take a deep look into the role of AI within sustainability, ESG stakeholder management across research and investment, and what in-demand skills are shaping the indust...2024-09-0547 min
Leading SustainabilityEpisode 4: Leading Sustainability - Hannah Shoesmith (Schroders Investment Management)This week on the Leading Sustainability podcast, we talk with Hannah Shoesmith, the Head of Engagement at Schroders. A fascinating discussion, this is the first guest we have had coming from a corporate sustainability background and Hannah offers some great takes on the transition into sustainable finance.Previously a Director at Federated Hermes Limited within the EOS platform, Hannah spent a decade working in corporate responsibility and ethical trading at both Mothercare PLC and Arcadia Group Ltd, offering a fascinating insight into supply chain sustainability considerations in numerous locations across the globe.Timestamps:(00:00...2024-08-2238 min
Leading SustainabilityEpisode 3: Leading Sustainability - Guillaume Mascotto (US Bank & US Bancorp Impact Finance)In this episode, we meet with Guillaume Mascotto, the Managing Director for Sustainable Finance for U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, a subsidiary of U.S. Bank, a division that has been mobilising capital to create financial, social, and environmental returns for more than 35 years. In a wide-ranging discussion, we learn about the origins of Guillaume’s career in the forestry industry, the value to new entrants and graduates in ‘skipping steps’ to embrace new career opportunities, how to differentiate yourself in the market, and a quick Greek lesson about the origins of economics. Time...2024-08-1545 min