Muzinich & Co hires first responsible investing chief

Archie Beeching joins after seven years with UN PRI

Muzinich & Co has hired Archie Beeching from the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) unit as its first ever director of responsible investment as the firm looks to strengthen its ESG capabilities.

Beeching joins from the UN PRI where he spent seven years, initially focused on fixed income before being named head of private markets. ESG drives outperformance as 'social' focus begins to see gains Beeching's PRI role saw him responsible for clarifying financial implications of sustainability risks and opportunities, and promoting best practice. In his role at Muzinich, Beeching will focus on strengthening the integration of ESG policies into the investment process, liaising with investors and companies, and broadening the firm's ESG-based initiatives across public and private d...