Expert Guide Launch: A blueprint for best practice in investor collaborations

Join us for the launch of another Altiorem Expert Guide on a Sustainable Finance topic, produced by industry expert, Kate Turner and one of Altiorem’s Research Associates, Vani Ambardar.

Note: All registrants (those who still register through Humanitix) will receive a reminder email with the meeting link 1 day prior to the webinar. This will remind you of the event and will help us gauge number of attendees.

About the Expert Guide

This guide provides practical steps for successful investor collaborations, helping investors navigate challenges, align on objectives and leverage collective influence. Drawing from expert insights and real-world case studies, it outlines effective governance, engagement strategies and resource management to drive measurable corporate and policy change through coordinated investor action.

What to Expect

• An overview of the guide - Gain a comprehensive understanding of the newly developed resource.

• Panel discussion - Hear industry leaders Kate Turner, Simon O'Connor and Liza McDonald discuss the importance of using investor collaborations for sustainable finance initiatives - moderated by Kate Turner.

• Live Q&A – Engage with our expert panel.

Panel Speakers

Kate Turner | Global Head of Responsible Investment at First Sentier Investors

Kate is the Global Head of Responsible Investment at First Sentier Investors, driving the firm’s ESG strategy and shaping sustainable finance initiatives. A recognised leader in responsible investment, she leads a specialist team integrating ESG considerations into investment decisions, tackling critical issues like climate change and modern slavery. Kate holds a number of additional roles, including Chair of the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia, Board Member of First Sentier Investors (Australia) IM Ltd, Chair of Investors Against Slavery and Trafficking APAC and Advisory Group member of the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative.

Simon O'Connor | Director, Advisor at Multiple organisations

Simon is a director and advisor with over two decades operating across economics, finance and sustainability. Simon was previously the CEO of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia and currently holds multiple roles including non-executive director at Bank Australia and Honorary Fellow at the University of Melbourne’s Melbourne Climate Futures and Melbourne Biodiversity Institute.

Liza McDonald | Head of Responsible Investment at Aware Super

Liza has over 26 years’ experience in the superannuation sector and is a specialist and passionate advocate for Responsible Investments. As Head of Responsible Investments, she has led the development and implementation of Aware Super’s Responsible Ownership approach and sits on various working groups and committees.

Moderator

Kate Turner | Global Head of Responsible Investment at First Sentier Investors

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Altiorem Research Associate

Vani Ambardar | Altiorem Research Associate (contributed to the development of the Expert Guide, alongside Altiorem team and Kate).

Vani is a business and finance professional with early career experience in banking, marketing, and public relations. Vani is a BBA graduate from Christ University and former Ascend Trainee at ICICI Bank, she is currently pursuing an MBA at University of Technology, Sydney while working as an Admin Assistant at We Are Different PR.

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