Sustainalytics Asia head moves to AllianceBernstein

AllianceBernstein has appointed Sustainalytics head of Asia and director of client relations, Jodie Tapscott, as its director of strategy for responsible investing.

Tapscott has more than 15 years of asset management experience. In her most recent role with Sustainalytics, she led business development, client relations, and ESG research in the region. She previously held senior ESG positions at Colonial First State, AMP Capital, and Mercer.

"Our aim is to put responsible investing at the heart of what we do, through ESG integration across all our strategy, our portfolios for purpose, our thought leadership and our partnership with the Columbia Earth Institute, said AllianceBernstein's global head of responsible investing Michelle Dunstan. "We are building an ESG team that can deliver the differentiated insight and results that today's investor needs.

"Jodie's outstanding industry expertise and consistent focus on implementation [...] will be fantastic assets and I am delighted to welcome [her] to the team."

Tapscott's previous role with Sustainalytics has been filled by Chris Terzis.