AMP Capital appoints Co-Head of Sustainable Investment

AMP Capital has announced the appointment of Emily Woodland as co-head of sustainable investment, effective 12 November 2018.

In this Hong Kong-based role, Woodland will lead the sustainable investment team alongside current team head, Sydney-based Dr Ian Woods, the firm said.

Woodland has 18 years' investment experience in portfolio management and trading roles, primarily with UBS in London and Hong Kong. For the past year, she has worked for ADM Capital, with a focus on sustainable investment programs in Indonesia.

Commenting on her appointment, David Allen, global CIO, equities, said: "I am delighted to welcome Emily to the team, whose passion for ESG and impact investment struck me from the first time we met. Under the joint leadership of Emily and Ian, we have great aspirations to deepen and broaden our offerings to clients, both within Australia and globally.

AMP Capital has also announced the appointment of Adrian Williams as ESG director, real estate and listed equities, effective January 2019. The appointment of Woodland and Williams increases the firm's sustainable investment team to six people.