BNP Paribas AM hires Mercer's Ambachtsheer as ESG chief

Working alongside Helena Viñes-Fiestas, BNPP AM's deputy head of sustainability, Ambachtsheer will lead on sustainability-related research, ESG integration, engagement, advocacy and governance.

Ambachtsheer, who will report to CEO and head of investments at BNPP AM Frédéric Janbon out of the firm's Paris office, will also manage overall corporate social responsibility policy. She will take up the role on 27 August.

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Ambachtsheer previously served as partner and chair of responsible investment at Mercer, where she oversaw the strategy for the responsible investment team and advised investors globally.

Having initially joined Mercer in 2000 as an analyst, Ambachtsheer has more than 20 years' investment industry experience, with a focus on responsible investment since 2003.

She has also served as a consultant to the United Nations through the development of the Principles for Responsible Investment, which are now supported by more than 1,800 signatories representing $70trn of assets.  

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Commenting on the appointment Janbon said: "As a seasoned professional who is recognised globally as a leading influencer in responsible investment, Jane adds outstanding expertise to a central pillar of BNPP AM's strategy.  

"While we continue to strengthen our commitment to long-term investing, as well as acting as a responsible firm, having Jane on board will definitely accelerate the path to achieving our goals as a leading player in sustainable finance."

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