Manulife's Eric Nietsch Departs Amidst Sustainability Team Shakeups
Eric Nietsch, who led Manulife Investment Management's sustainability efforts in Asia for over five years, is leaving the firm following a restructure. His departure comes amidst a period of flux for sustainability teams in the corporate sector, with several global restructures as firms adapt to evolving ESG priorities.
Nietsch joined Manulife in 2019 as director of ESG research and integration, rising to head of ESG for Asia in 2020. In his role, he embedded ESG considerations across the firm's investment processes and worked with portfolio teams to design and manage thematic sustainable strategies. He represented Manulife in regional and global initiatives, including the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC).
Before Manulife, Nietsch held analyst roles at Barclays and StormHarbour Securities, beginning his career in credit and portfolio analysis in New York and London. He later spent five years at S&P Global Ratings in Singapore, leading the Asia Pacific team on sustainable finance.
Alyson Slater, managing director of global stewardship and engagement, will assume responsibility for leading the sustainability support function across Asia, while maintaining her current leadership responsibilities in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Nietsch's exit follows a period of change for sustainability teams, reflecting the dynamic nature of ESG priorities and the ongoing evolution of sustainable investment strategies.
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