Northern Trust Asset Management has hired Mamadou-Abou Sarr as new global head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing.
Based in Abu-Dhabi, Sarr will report to Wayne Bowers, head of asset management-EMEA & APAC.
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In his new role, Sarr will oversee ESG innovation and product development across Northern Trust’s array of asset class capabilities.
In addition, he will also focus on expanding into new opportunities for ESG growth in the global institutional and wealth management markets.
He will also lead a cross-functional working group to develop solutions for the ESG practice and will work interdependently with the CSR practice led by Connie Lindsey, head of corporate social responsibility and global diversity & inclusion at Northern Trust.
Sarr will also work closely with the global equity strategist team providing thought leadership and comprehensive investment solutions as well as with the Multi-Manager Investments on outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) solutions that include ESG considerations.
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By GlobalDataSarr joined Northern Trust in 2011 as a product specialist for global index management, with a strong focus on ESG solutions.
Prior to joining Northern Trust, Sarr has served several roles at HSBC Global Asset Management, Morgan Stanley Investment Management.
Bowers said: "The global market for ESG strategies has grown from US$2.6 trillion in 2002 to more than US$13 trillion, making up 22 percent of global assets under management. In his new role, Mamadou will engage with Northern Trust partners across asset classes, geographic regions and business units to build scalable, profitable solutions to client needs."
