ISS STOXX Sustainability names new APAC head

ISS STOXX strengthens its sustainability business in APAC with the appointment of a new regional head.

Julia Leske has been promoted to head of sustainability business, APAC, which is a newly-created role reporting to the group's global head of sustainability business, Till Jung. Prior to the appointment, Leske was managing director, senior consultant sustainability strategy.

"Julia brings deep regional insight and a strong strategic lens at a time when investors are looking for clarity and consistency in how sustainability frameworks are applied," said Jung in a company statement.

"Her experience navigating the many market and regional nuances, coupled with her command of global sustainability industry developments, will greatly benefit our clients' ability to turn responsible investing into action."

Leske said the role builds on her existing responsibilities and focuses on setting clear direction for the application of sustainability frameworks in the region.

"I'm looking forward to collaborating with clients, colleagues and industry peers as strategic and practical challenges test assumptions and sharpen our thinking," she said.

Leske joined ISS STOXX with the 2019 acquisition of Canberra-based CAER, where she served as CEO. In December last year, she joined the board of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA).

ISS STOXX Sustainability provides climate data, analytics, and advisory services to help financial market participants understand, measure, and act on climate-related risks across all asset classes. The group's sustainability solutions also cover corporate and country research and ratings.

Rainmaker Group, publisher of FS Sustainability, is part of ISS STOXX.