Emma Hunt was named senior client director at Impax Asset Management, a spokesman said.
The role is new. Ms. Hunt is responsible for overseeing segregated mandates, fund clients and strategic distribution partners, reporting to Meg Brown, executive director for marketing and business development.
"Emma has an impressive track record working at the forefront of developments in stewardship, environmental, social and governance, and sustainable investment. We are always looking at ways of deepening our partnerships with our clients and achieving their investment objectives and I am confident Emma will make an invaluable contribution as Impax continues to expand," Ms. Brown said Monday in a news release.
Ms. Hunt was previously head of responsible investment at St. James's Place Wealth Management. A spokesman could not be reached to provide details of her replacement.
Impax had £19.3 billion ($25.8 billion) in assets under management as Aug. 31.
