Swiss bank UBS is hiring a sustainable expert for its asset management arm. The experienced banker used to manage the investments of an Australian state.
UBS asset management is appointing Lucy Thomas as head of sustainable investing, the bank said in an emailed statement.
Thomas will lead sustainability and impact strategy and report to Barry Gill, head of investments for UBS asset management.
In her previous role, Thomas was head of investment stewardship at TCorp, the financial markets’ partner of the New South Wales government in Australia. Thomas will move from Sydney to Zurich for the position.
Thomas brings extensive experience working with clients and leading the integration of sustainability factors into the investment process globally, Gill said in the statement.
