GULF INTERNATIONAL BANK APPOINTS VICTORIA BARRON AS CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER

GIB Asset Management UK (GIB AM) part of the Gulf International Bank Group (GIB) today announced Victoria Barron's appointment as Chief Sustainability Officer.

At GIB AM, Victoria will drive the business' sustainability agenda, sustainability frameworks and governance, as well as lead projects to enhance corporate sustainability while supporting the growing development and adoption of sustainability at the sector and regional levels. 

Victoria has over 15 years’ experience in sustainable investment, working with asset owners, asset managers and industry stakeholders. She was most recently Head of Sustainable Investment at BT Pension Scheme, the UK's largest corporate pension scheme, leading its sustainable investment and stewardship strategy. She currently co-chairs the ASCOR Project (Assessing Sovereign Climate-related Opportunities and Risks), an independent tool aiding investors in evaluating countries’ emissions pathways, climate policies and climate-related funding needs.

Katherine Garrett-Cox, UK CEO of GIB AM, said: “This is an exciting time for us at GIB AM, as we continue to grow our sustainability footprint in the UK and the Middle East. At GIB AM, we’re focused on seeking out, investing in, and supporting sustainable businesses that share our ambition to shape a better future. Building on our strong foundations, we are delighted to welcome Victoria and look forward to her contributions across all our sustainability initiatives.”

Victoria Barron said: “I am delighted to be joining GIB AM given the firm’s exceptional sustainability-led strategy and investment philosophy. I look forward to drawing on my recent experiences and current role at ASCOR to further develop sustainable activities and initiatives within the business.”