Koda Capital names head of responsible investments

Koda Capital has named Kate Turner as the head of responsible and impact investments and partner.

In the role, Turner will lead and further strengthen Koda Capital's responsible and impact investing capability while working closely with advisers and clients to deliver high-quality, values-aligned investment solutions across portfolios.

Prior to joining Koda Capital, Turner worked at the First Sentier Group for close to seven years, most recently as the global head of responsible investment and a board member in Australia.

She has also served as a board member of the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) for the past three years, along with holding the position of the board chair for the last year and a half.

Koda Capital said Turner brings deep expertise in responsible investment, ESG integration and impact-led portfolio construction.

"She has also built a strong reputation for helping investors align capital with long-term sustainability outcomes, while maintaining a disciplined focus on performance and risk," it said.

Koda Capital added the appointment reflects its ongoing commitment to responsible and impact investing.

"As client interest in thoughtful, transparent and measurable outcomes continues to grow, we are investing in specialist expertise to further strengthen our capability in this area," Koda Capital said.