Alan Broadbent is chairman and CEO of the Avana Capital Corporation, and founder and chairman of the Maytree foundation. Maytree focuses on poverty issues in Canada, with a special interest in refugees and immigrants. Alan also co-founded and chairs the Caledon Institute of Social Policy (1992); Tamarack – An Institute for Community Engagement (2001); and Diaspora Dialogues (2005). In addition to being board director of Sustainalytics, Alan is co-Chair of Happy Planet Foods; director of Invest Toronto; past-chair of the Tides Canada Foundation; advisor to the Literary Review of Canada; member of the Governors’ Council of the Toronto Public Library Foundation; senior fellow and member of the Governing Board of Massey College, and Member of the Order of Canada and recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee Medal.  He is the author of the book “Urban Nation”, and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Ryerson University in 2009.

Alexander is responsible for the European advisory services team, which is dedicated to tailor Sustainalytics’ research and analysis towards actionable client solutions for institutional investors. He has a special interest in correlating sustainability with business opportunities. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Alexander held commercial managerial positions at Archer Daniels Midland and Unilever. He also ran his own consultancy firm that helped small to medium enterprises integrate environmental, social and governance factors into their strategy. For investors Alexander managed the commercial market introduction of two sustainable products and services. He holds a Master’s degree in European Economic Law from the University of Utrecht (The Netherlands) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Management from van Hall Institute in Groningen (The Netherlands). Alexander is a native Dutch speaker, and is comfortable with English, German and French.

Amit deals with the company’s information and communication technology (ICT) related issues and projects, and provides training and support for the offices and users. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, he worked as a datacenter technician and team leader for a major internet service provider in Israel, his home country. Amit has an academic background in Information Science, having obtained a degree from the University of Bar-Ilan and acquired a wide range of ICT experience. He speaks fluent Hebrew, English and conversational Dutch.

Andrei is responsible for software platform architecture, including writing code for special software components, analyzing future requirements and how they can be implemented in the platform, and supervising the team of software developers. Andrei joins Sustainalytics as part of the Share Dimension software development team whose main focus will be the continued development of the Sustainalytics Global platform. Prior to joining Sustainalytics he worked on software projects for a variety of applications such as online video broadcasting, financial analysis, scheduling movies in cinemas, statistical analysis and games development. Andrei studied marketing at Romanian-American University in Bucharest where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and a Master’s degree in Marketing Research. He is also a Microsoft Certified Professional. In addition to his native Romanian, Andrei also speaks English at an advanced level.

Antonio is responsible for client services in the French and Italian speaking regions of Europe with a particular focus on institutional investors. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, he worked in Paris at Vigeo, as global sales manager of the socially responsible investment division. In addition to this role, Antonio was responsible for setting up global strategic partnerships. Prior to Vigeo, Antonio worked in London at EffiScience, as a strategic advisor using artificial intelligence based systems to improve the performance of quantitative trading models. Antonio holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Turin and a finance-oriented MBA from HEC Paris. He speaks fluent French, Italian and English.

Arthur is primarily responsible for conducting corporate environmental, social and governance research. Arthur's previous research experience included conducting company research as an intern at SNS Asset Management. He also worked on climate change issues as an intern at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Arthur holds a Master’s degree in Environment and Development from the London School of Economics. His dissertation was on the driving forces of corporate environmental responsibility in emerging markets. He also holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Amsterdam as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the Free University in Amsterdam. Arthur is fluent in Dutch and English, and speaks Spanish and German at an intermediate level.

Blanca supports the global Advisory Services team’s development of responsible investment and corporate sustainability products and services. She also prepares off-the-shelf and customized deliverables for clients. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Blanca was a project manager for a Spanish non-profit organization that carries out recycling through social enterprises and promotes sustainable growth awareness. More recently, she worked for Emaús Fundación Social Grupo where she conducted CSR analysis of subsidiaries of Spanish companies in emerging markets like India or China. Previously, she worked at the UNDP Chilean office as private sector officer and was also involved in the development of the national Global Compact Network. She started her career at Schroders Investment Management. Blanca completed a Master´s Degree in International Cooperation, Decentralized International Cooperation: Peace and Development at University of the Basque Country in Spain and a Bachelor Degree in Business and Administration at University of Navarra. She speaks English and French.

As part of the research products team, Carina is responsible for updating company profiles in the Global Platform and conducting corporate environmental, social and governance research. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Carina was a research assistant at McGill University. Her previous internship experiences include: working at McGill's School of Environment and the United Nations Environment Program's Convention on Biological Diversity; engaging in sea turtle conservation and CSR consulting in Brazil; and environmental education in Panama. Carina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environment with a minor in Management from McGill University. Carina speaks Spanish, Portuguese and French.

Claudiu is the head of Sustainalytics’ global information technology (ICT) team and the managing director of the Romanian office. Prior to joining the firm, Claudiu was the owner and CEO of Share Dimension, Sustainalytics’ long-time ICT partner and developer of the Sustainalytics Global Platform. Claudiu brings more than 15 years of technical expertise gained through working with multinationals Philips and Canon, as well as strategic ICT project development and entrepreneurial skills honed as CEO of Share Dimension. Claudiu is a Microsoft Certified Professional. He holds a Telecommunications degree from Politechnica University in Timisoara and a degree from Oulu University of Applied Science, Finland. Claudiu speaks fluent English, Romanian, and Dutch and has a basic knowledge of French.

Darragh Gallant is Managing Director, U.S. and Director of Institutional Relations, North America for Sustainalytics. In her role, Darragh is responsible for managing operations in the US, and for directing business development, sales, marketing and client relations in North America. 

Darragh has 14 years of experience within the responsible investment industry in the U.S. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Darragh directed marketing and client relations for KLD Research & Analytics, Inc., and also has over seven years of experience as an ESG analyst on both the sell side and buy side. Darragh serves on the Steering Committee of SIRAN and board of directors for US SIF and US SIF Foundation. Darragh graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Economics and International Affairs.
 

As Sustainalytics’ global energy sector lead, Dayna is responsible for overseeing research, ensuring quality assurance and conducting best-of-sector analysis for energy companies. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, she developed a combination of academic understanding and practical experience working within the agricultural, forestry, mining and oil industries. Her previous experience spans corporate policy writing, environmental auditing and hydrogeology-focused consulting. Dayna holds a Bachelor of Science in Earth Surface Science from the University of Guelph and a Master’s degree in Environment and Sustainability from the University of Western Ontario. She has conducted field work in Ontario, Alberta, Nunavut, the U.S. mid-west, St. Kitts and Nevis and Iceland.

Dennis has responsibility for an array of financial reporting, administrative, resource management and oversight functions globally.  He has a special interest in improving the efficiency of administrative processes. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Dennis worked as a sell-side financial analyst at Delta Lloyd, covering the telecom and media sectors and coordinating the Amsterdam team. Dennis holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration for the financial sector from the Free University of Amsterdam and a Master’s degree in Economics from the University Pierre Mendès in France. He is also included in the Dutch register of Financial Analysts. Dennis speaks fluent Dutch, English and French, and intermediate German.

Doru is involved in the execution of various research projects for the advisory services team and also provides assistance to account managers in the preparation of client-specific reporting. Prior to joining Sustainalytics Doru was a marketing coordinator for his student union, where he implemented marketing and sponsorship programs. He also taught student training courses on negotiation, public speaking and team work. Doru has a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Public Relations from the West University of Timisoara and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the same university. He also holds a Certificate of Higher Education in Communications Studies from Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge, U.K.) Doru is proficient in English and has an intermediate knowledge of French.

Elia Tárrega is Managing Director at Sustainalytics – Spain. Elia joined the former Analistas Internacionales en Sostenibilidad, now Sustainalytics Spain in January 2006. She has worked as an external advisor in the corporate social responsibility (CSR) area on projects for several consulting clients. Elia has also been an Equity Analyst at Société Générale Group in London, covering companies within the retail sector. Prior to that, Elia worked as an Associate at Social Accountability International (then called Council on Economic Priorities) in New York, analysing companies from the S&P 500 index, on social, governance and environmental issues for its Research Service for Investors. Elia Tárrega graduated with a B.Sc. in Economics and Business from the University of Navarra and is an MBA graduate from IESE. Elia is a member of Spanish Institute of Financial Analysts (IEAF) and has written publications and participated in conferences on CSR and SRI. 

Else Bos is the deputy-chairman executive committee and chief institutional business for PGGM, a leading Dutch pension administrator. She is also a member of the board of directors. Prior to joining PGGM, Ms. Bos held various senior management positions at ABN AMRO Bank, including COO of ABN AMRO Asset Management Netherlands where she was responsible for operations, IT and facility management. In 2001 she joined NIBC Asset Management as co-head investments, and became COO/CFO the following year. Else Bos is also a UN Principles for Responsible Investment board member, as well as a member of the supervisory board of NWB Bank (Nederlandse Waterschapsbank) and a member of the supervisory council of Isala Clinics.

Erik is a member of the Advisory Services team. He supports the execution of client projects, including stakeholder analysis and competitor sustainability benchmarking. He also conducts research and provides support for the Controversial Weapons Radar product. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Erik operated his own business, participated in student politics, and chaired student-run, sustainability-focused conferences at McGill University. He holds a joint Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Physics and History from McGill University.

Farnam supports Sustainalytics’ Global Compact Compliance Service and Country Risk Monitor, and is also responsible for the Iran and Sudan Compliance Services. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, she worked in strategic consulting and political risk management in Iran. Farnam was also a project assistant for the Devonshire Initiative, a collaborative forum on mining and community development issues which brought together extraction firms and civil society actors. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto, where she completed an Honours Bachelor degree in International Relations and Peace and Conflict Studies. Farnam speaks English, Farsi and French.

George is primarely responsible for conducting research in the financial sector with a special interest in banks and responsible investment. Prior to joining Sustainalytics George worked as a Derivatives Broker/Financial Investment Services Agent for SSIF Broker SA Romania. George is currently completing his Master's degree in Investment Analysis from the University of Stirling. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Marketing at Babes-Bolyai University, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration from Cluj-Napoca, Romania.  George is proficient in English and has an intermediate knowledge of French.

Gurneesh is responsible for research of the food, beverage and tobacco, and oil and gas refining, marketing, storage and transportation peer groups. In addition, she is involved in the Global Compact Compliance Service and monthly controversy screenings for Sustainalytics’ research universe. Gurneesh has a special interest in emerging markets. Her previous experiences include an internship in Ghana with the United Nations University – Institute for Natural Resources in Africa, and co-op placements with Environment Canada and Hewlett-Packard Canada. Gurneesh holds a Master of Science degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science in the UK, with a specialization in Environment and International Development. She attained an Honours Bachelor degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo, where she specialized in Environment and Business Studies. Gurneesh speaks English, Hindi and Punjabi.

With 10 years of experience in the field of environmental, social and governance (ESG) research, Hans-Ulrich has worked as an analyst, senior analyst and currently as the global director of research products, where he manages a team of close to 50 analysts globally. He has played a key role in the development of the firm’s global research platform and establishing Sustainalytics as a leading global player in the ESG arena. Hans-Ulrich is a member of the executive team. His current role includes overseeing improvements to the functionality of the platform for clients, expanding research offerings including universe expansion, and establishing a major in-house research unit in Romania. Hans-Ulrich has extensive responsible investment market experience combined with in-depth knowledge of research processes, data management and database development. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, he worked four years at the United Nations in the field of chemicals and waste management and one year at the European Commission. Hans-Ulrich studied Economics at Saarland University (Germany) and also holds a Master of Science degree in Environmental and Resource Economics from University College London. Moreover, he successfully passed level 2 of the CFA program. Hans-Ulrich has lived 25 years in Brussels and 4 years in Geneva. He otherwise studied or worked in Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States. He is fluent in German, English, French, Dutch and has basic knowledge of Spanish.

Heather is responsible for Sustainalytics’ global platform development and managing the North American research analyst team. She sits on the board of directors for the Canada’s Social Investment Organization and is also a steering committee member of the Social Investment Research Analyst Network (SIRAN). Her previous work experience at Sustainalytics was as a senior research analyst focusing on the consumer staples sector. Prior to joining the company, Heather worked as a corporate social responsibility consultant and spent two years working for a human rights organization in Israel/Palestine. She has an undergraduate degree from McGill University, a Master’s degree from Carleton University and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto.

Ioana is responsible for research on emerging markets. Prior to joining Sustainalytics she worked for four year as a credit analyst for Piraeus Bank Timisoara Regional Centre. She also worked as a financial analyst for Raiffeisen Bank, and as an operations clerk for Citibank Timisoara. Ioana is in the midst of completing a Master's degree in Organizational and Occupational Health Psychology at West University of Timisoara. She also has an Economics degree with a specialization in banking and insurance. Ioana speaks English and French.

As a member of the advisory services team, Iulia contributes to the execution of various client solutions, and assists account managers with the preparation of client-specific reporting. She has also contributed to research for the Global Compact Compliance service. Prior to joining Sustainalytics Iulia studied at the West University of Timisoara where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Business and a Master’s degree in Management and European Integration. During her studies, she conducted research in the fields of sustainable management and corporate social responsibility in multinational corporations, among other management and business focused courses. Iulia speaks fluent English and has an intermediate knowledge of French.

In his role as associate analyst, Joris is largely occupied with identifying and responding to clients’ needs and managing a substantial number of Dutch accounts. Besides delivering periodic environmental, social and governance analysis reports, he deals with company benchmark analysis and best practice research. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Joris worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers Sustainability, advising a wide variety of companies and government institutions on corporate responsibility reporting and, more specifically, emissions trading compliance. Joris holds a Master’s degree in International Economics and Business from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. He speaks fluent Dutch, advanced English and basic French and German.

As part of the research products team, Kirsten conducts environmental, social and governance research. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Kirsten worked in Sao Paulo, Brazil, for the SOCIALCARBON Standard, a standard that certifies projects in the voluntary carbon market for their contribution to sustainable development. She supported the international growth of the standard and focused on liaising with project developers, creating project indicators, and developing market strategies. Most recently, Kirsten contributed to a consulting project preparing a standard to certify emission reductions from forest projects in the Amazon for its market launch. Kirsten holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen’s University. She is fluent in English and French and speaks Portuguese at a conversational level.

Laura is a member of the research products team and is responsible for developing and updating company profiles across a number of sectors. She is involved in researching, analyzing and rating ESG performance of publicly traded companies and prepares portfolios to be published in the Sustainalytics Platform. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Laura worked as a public relations intern at the University of the Westfjords. Laura holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Culture and is currently completing her Master’s degree in Globalization and Development Studies at Maastricht University. Laura speaks fluent German, English, and Dutch and has an intermediate knowledge of French.

Lavinia conducts research in the diversified financials, insurance and real estate sectors. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, she worked for more than three years as a loan administrator at Transilvania Bank in Timisoara. Lavinia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s of Business Administration from the West University in Timisoara. As part of her Master’s program, she studied for one year at Universita di Bologna in Italy after having gained an Erasmus scholarship. Lavinia speaks fluent Romanian, English and Italian.

Lidija is responsible for research in the food and staples retailing, and textiles, apparel and luxury goods sectors and also supervises a team of research analysts. Furthermore, her tasks include account management and quality control of core research products. Before joining Sustainalytics, Lidija worked for six years in private banking for a large German bank, as well as for a corporate social responsibility consultancy company, gaining valuable insight into the financial sector. Lidija graduated with a degree in International Business Administration with a focus on Business Ethics and Good Corporate Governance from the University of Applied Sciences in Saarbrücken, Germany. She speaks German, English, Croatian and basic French.

Maggie is responsible for the design and layout of Sustainalytics external and internal communications.  Her major projects include updating the design of Sustainalytics' marketing materials and elements of the client interface. She also helps create presentations and marketing collateral for clients. Prior to joining Sustainalytics Maggie worked as an International Education Study Abroad Advisor at Endicott College sending over 400 students abroad. In addition, she also spent five months living and studying in Florence, Italy. Maggie graduated from Endicott College in 2008 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications with a concentration in Graphic Design. She is very passionate about art and tries to incorporate a creative edge into whatever comes her way.

Maria Luiza is responsible for conducting research on several peer groups including pharmaceuticals and health care providers. Her previous experience includes research on pension funds and investment strategies. Maria Luiza received her Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Banking from the West University of Timisoara in 2009. She studied the first year of her Master’s program in Tubingen (Germany) as an Erasmus student and is currently writing her thesis on investment funds. Maria Luiza speaks fluent English and intermediate German and Spanish.

Marthe is responsible for managing global marketing activities with a focus on Europe. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Marthe was a regional marketing manager at Nyenrode Business University and held various marketing-related positions in the non-profit and advertising sectors, as well as at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Marthe holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Languages from the University of La Sorbonne in Paris (France) and a Master’s degree in Environment and Development Policy from the University of Sussex (United Kingdom). She is currently studying Management at the Open University Business School in London. Marthe speaks French, English, conversational Dutch and Italian and is learning to speak Portuguese.

Matthew is the global team leader assessing environmental, social and governance performance for companies in the technology hardware and equipment, and aerospace and defence sectors. Moreover, he has employed his expertise in developing greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories to provide companies with information that allows them to improve their GHG management practices and manage related risks. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Matthew managed projects to develop company GHG inventories and implement carbon footprint calculation and reduction initiatives. He has a Master’s degree in Environmental Studies from York University’s Faculty of Environmental Studies, where he concentrated on business and sustainability strategies. Matthew also holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and Geography from the University of Winnipeg.

Michael Jantzi is the CEO of Sustainalytics. He was the founder of Jantzi Research and has been active in the responsible investment field since 1990. Michael is a thought leader on sustainability investment and corporate social responsibility issues and regularly appears in the global media. He is the co-author of The 50 Best Ethical Stocks for Canadians: High Value Investing, published by MacMillan Canada. Jantzi Research won the 2006 Capital Markets Award for Sustainable Investment & Banking, awarded by the GLOBE Foundation and The Globe and Mail as part of the prestigious GLOBE Awards for Environmental Excellence program. In June 2010 Michael was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Social Investment Organization in recognition of his contributions to the Canadian socially responsible investment market thorough leadership, initiative, collaboration and innovation. Sustainalytics was also internationally recognized in 2010 as the Best ESG Research House of the Year by IPE-TBLI Group.

Michael mentors social entrepreneurs through his involvement in the Ashoka Support Network. Michael also sits on the practitioner advisory council for the Research Network for Business Sustainability, overseen by the Richard Ivey School of Business, and is a member of the advisory council for the Schulich School of Business' Centre of Excellence in Responsible Business. He holds degrees from the University of Western Ontario and Dalhousie University.

Mihai joins Sustainalytics as part of the Share Dimension software development team (acquired by the firm in 2012). Mihai is involved in maintaining existing programs and independently creating design and source code, and performing module and integration tests, according to the quality system. He is also responsible for maintaining and developing applications using .NET Framework. Mihai studied Mathematics and Computer Science at the West University of Timisoara and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. Mihai has also successfully completed exams in Windows Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4, and Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation. Mihai speaks English and German.

In addition to her role as an account manager for a number of North American clients, Nicole is also responsible for conducting research on the pharmaceutical sector. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, she worked as a consultant at a Toronto-based firm specializing in public consultation and facilitation. In addition, Nicole worked as a researcher at the municipal and provincial levels of government and for an environmental non-profit. She has a Master’s degree in Environmental Studies from York University in Toronto, Canada, which was focused on Business and Sustainability.

Nonvignon is responsible for analyzing the financial performance of stock market indexes. He is also responsible for managing Sustainalytics' research universe. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Nonvignon was an instructor and consultant in Benin. He studied finance at Saunders College of Business in Rochester, New York, USA and holds a Master’s of Science in Finance. He speaks fluent French and English.

Paula has had extensive experience in the financial industry as an investment advisor, institutional trader, and portfolio administrator. Prior to joining Sustainalytics in 2004, she worked for various organizations, including YMG Capital, MMA Investment Managers, Fidelity Investments and Watt Carmichael Inc. Paula is a graduate of the University of Toronto and has completed her Canadian Securities, Conducts and Practices, and Professional Financial Planning Courses through the Canadian Securities Institute. Paula Glick sits on the Board of Syrinx Concerts Toronto, a non-profit organization devoted to encouraging and promoting Canadian artists and composers.

Rachel is responsible for developing the company’s human resources strategy  and implementing it in North America. Her primary areas of responsibility are: recruitment and hiring; training and development; supporting high-performance global teams; and corporate culture. In addition to her role as human resources and operations role, Rachel also manages analysts on the research products team in both the Toronto and Boston offices. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Rachel worked for four years as an educator and group facilitator in both academic and international development settings. She has worked in Canada, the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. Rachel earned her Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business, York University in Toronto, Canada, where she specialized in Business and Sustainability, and Non-Profit Management and Leadership. She also has a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Rachel speaks intermediate Hebrew as well as basic German, Yiddish, Spanish and French.

Reginald is part of the research products team. He has a special interest in creating integrative financial and behavioural motivation in sustainability. Previously, he worked at university as an assistant researcher and instructor in motivation and leadership studies. Until 2008, Reginald was a corporate social responsibility strategist and reporting officer at ABN Amro Bank, where he developed industry-specific policies, liaised with external initiatives and produced award-winning reports.  His other functions included risk management and corporate merger projects. He also completed an internship at the UNOPS focused on public-private partnerships. Reginald studied Economics and Development at the University of Sussex (UK) and International Christian University (Japan), and received his research-focused Master's degree in Applied Economics and Cognitive Psychology from the University of Amsterdam (Netherlands). He speaks fluent English, Dutch, Japanese and French, and intermediate Portuguese and Swedish.

Sabine is responsible for updating corporate profiles and conducting environmental, social and governance research. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Sabine worked as an intern at the Center for Security Studies in Bosnia and Herzegovina and at the NCCR North-South Nepal Research Group. At the NCCR she conducted field research on human rights and political mobilization of a minority group in the south of Nepal. As a board member of the Dutch United Nations Student Association and as a project manager of the European Institute for Democratic Participation, Sabine organized projects on human rights, democracy and corporate social responsibility. Sabine holds a Bachelor degree in International Relations and International Organization from the University of Groningen. Currently, she is completing her Research Master in Modern History and International Relations at the University of Groningen. Sabine speaks English, German, French and Spanish.

Sharon joined Sustainalytics as the executive assistant to CEO Michael Jantzi and as a bookkeeper. Her work experience prior to joining Sustainalytics included working in brokerage, institutional sales, mutual funds and hedge funds.

Shibah is responsible for providing human resource (HR) support and assisting with emergent needs. In addition to this, she will also work on HR specific projects. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Shibah worked for Toys ‘R’ Us Canada as an accounts payable administrator. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, with a specialization in Human Resources. Shibah is fluent in Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.

As a director of advisory services in North America, Simon provides direction, coordination and expertise in the delivery of customized advisory services based on Sustainalytics’ research and analysis into corporate sustainability performance, trends and best practices. These services create the foundation upon which investors and corporations can make informed decisions on how to proactively adhere to ethical mandates and manage environmental and social risks. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Simon owned and operated his own business in Japan. More recently he was the international marketing director for a leading global education company in Toronto, where he was responsible for creating and executing a marketing strategy to penetrate markets in Europe, South America and Asia. Simon has a Master’s of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business, where he focused on developing the skills necessary to drive positive business performance through sustainability. Simon also has professional certification from the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute and is a certified Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) trainer.

Sorin is responsible for software development and building integration, reporting, and analytic solutions. He has a special interest in creating business intelligence solutions for organization using Microsoft technologies. Sorin joins Sustainalytics as a member of the Share Dimension software development team acquired by the firm in 2012. For seven years Sorin worked on various development projects, including Sustainalytics’ Global Platform. He also has extensive experience in industrial automation, having worked with several companies in the field. Sorin graduated from the University of Petrosani with a degree in Computer Science and earned certification as an internal auditor in quality management systems from the Institute of Management and Informatics, Bucharest. Sorin speaks English and Romanian and is proficient in the programming languages of C++, C#, VisualBasic, HTML, Java Script, XML, XAML, T-SQL, LINQ.

Stephanie is the sector specialist for the consumer services, household and personal products and retailing industries. In addition, she manages the intern program in the Toronto office. Stephanie has worked in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, focusing on environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, she helped with the production of the Corporate Responsibility Index published by the British non-governmental organization Business in the Community and worked as a researcher at Trucost PLC in London, England. Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Queen’s University and a Master of Science in Sustainability and Management from the University of London.

Teodora is part of the research products team and her responsibilities include drafting profiles for emerging and developed markets companies. Before joining Sustainalytics, Teodora worked at the Romanian Ministry of Education, creating the monitoring and reporting framework for implementing European funding at the national level. She also worked in project management and implementation with several NGOs and researched drug laws at a European Union agency. She has international experience having worked in Romania, Portugal and the Netherlands. Teodora holds a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in International and European Law from the University of Amsterdam, a Bachelor degree in European Studies and International Relations, and a Minor in Conflict Studies and Human Rights. In addition to her native Romanian, Teodora speaks English and Portuguese, having worked and studied in both languages; and has an intermediate level of French and a basic knowledge of Dutch.

Tiberiu provides support to the Institutional Relations team and will also help with business development in the European institutional investor market. Prior to joining Sustainalytics Tiberiu worked as a business development officer at Monteneo Investments in Romania where he helped set up the first proprietary trading company in Romania. He also developed various alternative education projects at the Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies where he received a Bachelor’s degree in International Business. Tiberiu is currently completing an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Master program at the University of Amsterdam. Tiberiu is fluent in English and Romanian and also speaks French at an intermediate level.

As a member of the finance team Yaqoob is responsible for key accounting activities for Sustainalytics’ European offices and also provides support to the global Finance team. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Yaqoob held financial positions in a variety of industries. He studied commerce and mathematics at the University of Karachi and Controlling at the University of Amsterdam. He received his Bachelor’s from Hogheschool van Amsterdam. Yaqoob speaks numerous languages including Urdu, English, Dutch and Spanish.