Man Group appoints co-head of responsible investment as it eyes new strategies

Seeing client demand for sustainable strategies

Man Group has promoted Jason Mitchell to co-head of responsible investment to ensure the firm's investment processes follow ESG principles and in response to growing client demand for sustainable investment strategies.

Mitchell, who was previously a sustainability strategist, will take up the role with Steven Desmyter, who will focus on the firm's client service and corporate level responsible investment activities.  Mitchell will also be responsible for directing the development of impact, thematic and norms-based investment strategies as well as the broader integration of ESG criteria across asset classes and multi-asset solutions. In addition, he will act as an adviser on funds where ESG, impact investing, engagement and norms-based screening represent a principal feature of the strategy. PIMC...