Katharina Lindmeier has been selected as Head of Sustainability Strategy at the UK’s largest workplace pension scheme, Nest, with goals to expand the firm’s commitment to responsible investment. Nest said the internal promotion recognised the work Lindmeier had done to develop its climate strategy and engagement policy. Lindmeier joined the firm in 2019 as responsible investment manager, before being appointed senior responsible manager after two years. She had previously worked at pension schemes Railpen and Standard Life Investments. Increased expectations surrounding responsible investment have meant Nest needed to expand its team and retain talent by offering them greater seniority and responsibility, it said in a statement. In her new position, Lindmeier will continue to work on refining and developing the group’s climate strategy, and to lead engagement with some of its largest portfolio companies around the development of climate targets and policies. “Anyone who hears Katharina speak will immediately recognise the authority she has on climate issues and how investors can manage climate risk in their portfolios,” Nest told ESG Investor. “We’re delighted to have [her] and to allow her to expand her role in the responsible investment team, which is playing a crucial role for [our] investment strategy.”
