As a former information security director, he has a strong understanding of cyber security and risk management related issues. He combines this with over 20 years’ experience in the wider financial services sector. He brings with him significant expertise in corporate transactions and de-risking. Independent Trustee Services (ITS) – Brian Barbour has been hired as client director at ITS as the company continues to deliver on its ambitious growth plans to expand its presence across the UK.īarbour, who splits his time between bases in the North of England and Scotland, has more than 12 years of experience as a trustee of the Standard Life Staff Pension defined benefit and defined contribution schemes, as well as several years as chair and vice chair of the NHS Pension Board in Scotland. She was also a strategic advisor on the Lego Group’s sustainability strategy covering brand purpose, social impact investment, responsible sourcing, circular economy and caring employer values. Lankester has more than 20 years of experience in sustainability, most recently as senior director, social impact and responsibility at the Lego Group.

Lankester will work closely with EOS, the firm’s stewardship team with $1.7trn in assets under advice, to ensure a regular dialogue is maintained with all companies across the global emerging markets portfolio and progress is being consistently made against engagement objectives. As part of this work, she will further develop the team’s ESG analysis, determine whether portfolio companies are prepared for climate change risks and align companies to the UN SDGs. Joining this week, Lankester will work with the team to enhance and communicate its vision for responsible investing, ESG integration and engagement efforts at a portfolio level. Federated Hermes International – Olivia Lankester has been appointed as responsible investing and sustainability director to Federated Hermes International’s global emerging markets equities team, reporting to Kunjal Gala, lead portfolio manager.

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