Man Group names new head of responsible investment

Man Group appointment

21 June 2017
| By Oksana Patron |
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Man Group has appointed Steven Desmyter as new head of responsible investment and chair of the company’s responsible investment committee.

He would also continue in his current role as a member of Man Group’s executive committee and head of sales across EMEA.

In his new role, Desmyter would oversee firm-wide responsible investment policies and focus on serving clients’ interest in incorporating environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) considerations in the investment decision-making process.

Additionally, the company has also appointed Jason Mitchell as sustainability strategist, in addition to his current role on Man GLG’s European and international equity teams, as a part of ongoing support for the company’s investment focus.

Man Group’s chief executive, Luke Ellis, said: “We are committed to furthering the interests of our clients in this area and I am delighted that Steven will now be formally leading Man Group’s efforts in this space, supported by Jason Mitchell who has been a key industry advocate for responsible investment.”

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