Arun Kelshiker has been appointed as Invesco’s new Head of Sustainable and Impact Investing Distribution for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, following the departure of Hamid Assefar after over six years with the firm.
Kelshiker will oversee efforts to raise and mobilise capital for sustainable and impact-focused investment strategies across EMEA, working in close coordination with global colleagues. Based in London, he will report to Richard Glenn, Head of EMEA Private Markets Distribution.
In a statement, Glenn highlighted the importance of scaling climate adaptation efforts to build resilience and ensure sustainability for communities and economies facing severe climate impacts. He added that Kelshiker’s experience in multistakeholder environments would be key in engaging clients on both financial and impact-focused outcomes.
Kelshiker’s previous roles include serving as Head of Asset Allocation and Portfolio Strategy at Standard Chartered Bank, and Senior Portfolio Manager at Allianz Global Investors. Invesco, based in Atlanta, manages $1.8 trillion in assets globally as of 30 September 2024.
