abrdn today announces the appointment of Dan Grandage to the role of Chief Sustainability Officer, Investments, reporting to Peter Branner, Chief Investment Officer.
Dan will lead the global sustainable and active ownership strategy, ensuring sustainability continues to be integrated and considered as a core part of the investment process to help deliver risk adjusted returns.
Dan has worked in sustainable investing for over twenty-five years, with over ten of these at abrdn, most recently integrating abrdn’s approach to sustainable investing across both public and private assets.
Dan replaces Amanda Young, who left the business at the end of April 2024.
Dan Grandage, Chief Sustainability Officer, Investments, abrdn, says: “Having worked within sustainable investing at abrdn for the past decade, it’s a privilege to be given the opportunity to build on the strong foundations we already have in place.
“The sustainable investment field is rapidly evolving as it grapples with myriad regulations, while trying to help investors navigate the global challenges of climate change, environmental degradation, ageing populations and corporate actions. It’s crucial that our sustainable investing approach provides clarity and insights to our investment teams and our clients, enabling them to make better informed investment decisions on where to allocate their capital.”
Peter Branner, Chief Investment Officer, abrdn, says: “An integrated sustainability perspective in our investment process is a core feature for our clients at abrdn. It helps identify both risks and opportunities, thereby improving our decision making and is key for our investment results. I am delighted to have Dan in this critical role as we navigate the evolving sustainable investing landscape.”
