Schroders today announces it has appointed a Head of Engagement to further support the Group’s market-leading focus on active management.
Hannah Shoesmith, who has 17 years of experience working in sustainability-focused roles, has joined this role from Federated Hermes where she was a Director of Engagement, Emerging Markets. She began her career in corporate sustainability, working predominantly for retailers focused on supply chain management.
Hannah, who has worked in France, Spain and Hong Kong during her career, will be based in London for Schroders, reporting into Kimberley Lewis, Schroders Head of Active Ownership.
Kimberley Lewis, Head of Active Ownership, Schroders, commented:
As a global active asset manager, we are able to influence corporate behaviour through constructive and committed engagement with the companies and assets we invest in. Active ownership is a key element of the value we bring to our clients.
“I am delighted that Hannah is joining our team. Her considerable experience in engagement, particularly in emerging markets will strengthen our ability to real, sustainable change across the companies in which we invest.”
Earlier this year, Schroders launched its industry-leadingEngagement Blueprint, which aims to set new standards on active ownership and our engagement targets. It further enhances the integration of sustainability across Schroders business and the focus on active ownership.
The Blueprint encompasses six core themes: Climate Change, Corporate Governance, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Capital Management, Human Rights, Natural Capital and Biodiversity.
To read Schroders’ Engagement Blueprint in full, please click here.