RIAA expands certification program, adds specialist

Ryan Cook
RYAN COOK
Responsible Investment Association Australasia - Certification and Ratings Analyst
APPOINTMENT
RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION AUSTRALASIA
Date: January 2020
Position: Certification and Ratings Analyst

The Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) has hired Ryan Cook as a certification and ratings analyst.

The appointment follows the expansion of RIAA's certification program, which independently verifies responsible investment products as true to label.

RIAA CEO, Simon O'Connor, said, "Ryan has extensive experience in ESG and carbon analysis and brings with him a wealth of knowledge to further enhance the rigour of the program and the development of RIAA's consumer and adviser search tool, Responsible Returns."

RIAA's certification program is the longest-running responsible investment certification in the world, says O'Connor, "and the Responsible Investment Symbol is considered one of the most sought-after accreditation symbols."