Ed Farrington was named head of distribution for North America at sustainable money manager Impax Asset Management.
It is a new position. Based in Portsmouth, N.H., Mr. Farrington joined the firm Sept. 30, a spokeswoman said in an email.
He has also joined the manager's executive committee and reports to Joseph Keefe, president, North America.
Mr. Farrington was previously executive vice president of retirement and institutional at Natixis Investment Managers, confirmed Natixis spokesman Ted Meyer. Mr. Meyer said the firm would be announcing his replacement in the coming weeks.
As of Aug. 31, Impax had £38 billion ($52.3 billion) in assets under management.