MSCI Inc., a prominent provider of decision-support tools for global investors, has appointed Dr. Richard Mattison as Head of ESG and Climate, effective 29th October. In his new role, Mattison will oversee ESG and Climate product development and business strategy, collaborating with MSCI’s leadership, including Chairman and CEO Henry Fernandez and President Baer Pettit, to advance innovation and scale in the ESG and Climate sector. He will report to Alvise Munari, Chief Product Officer, from his base in London.
With over two decades in sustainable finance, Mattison was formerly President of S&P Global’s sustainability unit and previously led Trucost Plc, a climate analytics pioneer acquired by S&P Global in 2016. He has advised various financial institutions, corporations, and governments on integrating sustainability and climate analytics in decision-making, and has served on advisory groups including the EU’s High Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance and China’s Green Finance Taskforce. He currently acts as a Senior Advisor to the Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).
“I am delighted to join MSCI at such a critical inflection point. Sustainability and climate change issues are reshaping the global investment landscape. MSCI is a leader in delivering high quality data and ratings, advanced analytics and client-led solutions to the world’s largest asset managers, asset owners and banks. I am looking forward to leading the next generation of innovation to deliver enhanced solutions and insights to clients,” said Dr. Richard Mattison.
“We are thrilled to welcome Richard to MSCI as the leader of our ESG and Climate business,” said Alvise Munari, adding, “Richard’s experience in sustainable finance, coupled with his proven track record in delivering innovative solutions, uniquely positions him to deliver on our commitment to helping investors meet their sustainability and climate goals. His leadership will not only drive our initiatives forward but also inspire new strategies that align with the evolving sustainable investment landscape.”
