FTSE Russell has hired Helena Fung as head of sustainable investment, Asia Pacific, a newly created role.
Helena Fung, head of sustainable investment, Asia Pacific, FTSE Russell
Fung will be responsible for FTSE Russell’s Sustainable Investment indexes and data services across the Asia Pacific region, including engaging with clients on a range of products and data to support them in reaching their investment decisions. She will also work with FTSE Russell’s global research and leadership teams to develop FTSE Russell’s Asia Pacific sustainable investment product strategy and expansion.
“We are delighted to welcome Helena Fung to the FTSE Russell team in Asia Pacific in a newly created role as head of sustainable investment,” said Jessie Pak, managing director, head of information services Asia Pacific, London Stock Exchange Group. “Helena brings a wealth of experience within ESG and sustainable investment across the investment industry, both in Europe and Hong Kong. I look forward to working with Helena as we continue to expand our business in Asia Pacific. Our growth in sustainable investment capabilities, including in indexes, data and research, will meet the growing demand from customers across Asia and globally.”
Prior to joining FTSE Russell, Fung worked for a family office in Asia where her responsibilities included ESG integration, equity analysis and advising on philanthropy. She has worked as an expert in ESG and sustainable investment since 2008, including providing advisory research on stewardship implementation for pension funds and family office clients, drafting responsible investment policies and integrating sustainability policies into both active and passive portfolios. Previous work experience included working for Hermes Investment Management as global head of client relations. She relocated from London to Hong Kong in 2014 from London.
“I am delighted to join FTSE Russell which has a strong heritage and deep capabilities in providing sustainable investment indexes and data and has a growing presence in Asia,” Fung said. “I look forward to working with investors and colleagues globally to further develop these capabilities in an increasingly dynamic market.”
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