Hermes Investment Management has recruited Carl Short as the new director of engagement in its shareholder advisory firm Hermes EOS.
Short will lead the implementation of Hermes EOS’ global engagement and voting services programme by the engagement team.
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The team engaged with 466 companies on 1,150 environmental, social and ethical, governance, strategy and risk issues and objectives last year.
Short will be based in the firm’s London office, and will report to Hermes EOS co-head Hans-Christoph Hirt in the new role.
"Since its launch in 2004, Hermes EOS has grown exponentially as have our engagements with corporate boards and public policy makers ranging from North America, to developed Asia, Europe as well as global emerging markets. We are pleased to welcome Carl into this new role which underlines our commitment to engage with companies at the highest-levels and enact positive change for the beneficiaries of our clients. Throughout his career in equity research, he has acquired a detailed knowledge of corporate responsibility and the value that shareholder engagement can add to a business," Hans-Christoph Hirt said.
Short has an experience of more than 25 years in the equities market, and previously served at various banks and research providers such as Standard & Poor’s Equity Research, Societe Generale, Nomura and Kleinwort Benson.
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