Specialist advisory firm Chronos Sustainability has appointed David Russell as European Sustainable Investment Specialist to help create and deliver work programmes for corporate sustainability and responsible investment clients. Russell joins a global team of more than 30 responsible investment, corporate sustainability and policy specialists at Chronos, bringing more than two-and-a-half decades of industry experience. He spent 22 years at the Universities Superannuation Scheme – the largest UK pension fund by AUM – including 17 years as head of responsible investment. Russell is currently chair of the Transition Pathway Initiative, as well as a board member at the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association. He was formerly a board member at the Principles for Responsible Investment, and a founding steering committee member of the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change. “New regulations, shifting consumer demands and a deteriorating environment are rapidly changing the sustainable finance and corporate sustainability scene, particularly in Europe,” said Nicky Amos, Managing Director at Chronos. “We’re delighted to add David’s knowledge, leadership and expertise to our offer to help investors and companies navigate this shifting landscape. He joins a growing team at an exciting time for the business.”
