Investment researcher and environmental, social and governance (ESG) engagement specialist, Regnan, has confirmed that Amanda Wilson will take on the permanent role of managing director.
Wilson has been Regnan acting managing director since February 2011 due to the unexpected illness of Erik Mather.
Wilson said that she was proud to continue the "pioneering work" Mather had initiated in getting ESG issues into the mainstream of investment decision-making.
Wilson has more than 12 years of global consulting experience in human capital management, performance and reward, and mergers and acquisitions. She has worked with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Suncorp and Watson Wyatt Worldwide.
Regnan chairman Ken Boundy agreed with Wilson that Mather had made great progress in convincing corporate Australia about the importance of ESG for long-term shareholders.
"The background Amanda brings to the role is perfect for leading this team forward as it continues to evolve and embed this agenda," said Boundy.
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