MaxCap Group appoints Chris Newton to committee

Real estate investment manager MaxCap Group has appointed Chris Newton to its ESG Advisory Committee, where he will be involved in supporting the development and advancement of the group's ESG strategy across the business.

Newton was previously executive director, responsible investment at Industry Funds Management  where he established a board committee for responsible investment and sustainability was involved in the design of IFM Investors' Responsible Investment Strategy. He also currently holds a number of ESG advisory board related roles.

"We are delighted to welcome another very high-calibre professional to our EAC. Chris is a leading ESG strategist and execution specialist and is highly regarded in the investment community," MaxCap Group executive chair, Wayne Lasky, said.