Investec today announced the appointment by its alternative investment platform, Investec Alternative Investment Management (IAIM), of Alicia Forry as Head of ESG, Alternative Investments.
In his new role, Forry will help embed a responsible investment framework and series of processes into Investec's private market credit strategies, integrating ESG considerations across the direct lending process and helping companies understand opportunities to improve relevant ESG factors.
Callum Bell, IAIM Director and Head of Direct Lending, said:
“Alicia’s experience will be invaluable to our team – helping us incorporate ESG considerations into every step of our investment process. At a time when a company’s sustainability credentials are increasingly under scrutiny, we believe that top ESG performers have an added advantage in creating long-term value for shareholders.”
Forry joined Investec in 2017 and most recently served as consumer analyst and head of UK equities ESG products and deputy head of research. She also serves as a member of Investec's Sustainable Business Forum, which was created to help coordinate efforts across the organization to support clients in the transition to a net-zero economy.
Forry said:
“It is a pleasure to join the IAIM team and continue working in the mid-market to improve its ESG credentials – building on Investec’s experience in this area. Our research recently found that 7 in 10 mid-sized companies in the UK are currently planning, implementing or have already implemented an ESG strategy – with the majority believing it makes their business more attractive to potential acquirers and investors. I look forward to working with companies committed to developing their ESG credentials and unlocking the many layers of unrealized value they can provide to investors.”
