Schroders Strengthens Sustainable Investment Team with Several Senior Hires

The London-based global investment manager Schroders announced on Monday several senior appointments and promotions to further consolidate its Sustainable Investment team.

According to the announcement, Margot Von Aesch has been named as the firm’s Head of Sustainable Investment Management, a newly-created role, with her remit encompassing detailed research, the development of sustainable investment models and ensuring the continued integration of this analysis into Schroders’ investment decision-making. She joins from Redburn where she was a partner, having played a leading role in developing the firm’s ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) business and related client base.

Besides, Angus Bauer joins Schroders as Sustainability Analyst from Redburn, where he was a partner and former co-head of the Redburn ESG franchise. He will strengthen Schroders’ sustainable investment research team, reporting to Margot.

Kimberley Lewis, who joined Schroders as Head of Active Ownership in July, has been promoted to lead the company’s Active Ownership work. Most recently, she served Federated Hermes International as Director of Engagement, helping drive the firm’s engagement proposition. And Katie Frame recently joined Schroders to succeed Kimberley Lewis as Head of Active Ownership, and would report to her. Previously, she was Engagement Manager at Federated Hermes International.

Both Margot and Kimberley will report to Andy Howard, Global Head of Sustainable Investment at Schroders, who will also be added to Schroders Group Management Committee, further evidencing the firm’s decision to embed sustainability at its core. Since joining the firm, Andy has driven Schroders’ sustainability research and been the inventor and inspiration behind proprietary tools such as SustainEx.