Directorate Change

Impax Asset Management Group plc

29 November 2023

 

Impax Asset Management Group plc

("Impax" or the "Company")

Board appointment

Impax, the AIM listed specialist investor focused on a more sustainable economy, is pleased to announce the appointment of Julia Bond OBE as Non-Executive Director, effective 29 November 2023. Julia will sit on the Company's Audit & Risk and Remuneration Committees. It is contemplated that Julia will become Chair of the Remuneration Committee when Lindsey Brace Martinez leaves the Board in July 2024.

Julia has 27 years' experience of capital markets in the financial services sector. She is a former MD at Credit Suisse where she led the Central Bank and Sovereign Wealth Fund teams globally as well as co-heading Non-Japan Asia Fixed Income Sales. Latterly, Julia has served as a Non-Executive Director for a number of different organisations in both the private and public sectors.

Sally Bridgeland, Chair, said:

"I am delighted to welcome Julia to the Board. She brings deep expertise in financial services and her non-executive experience across a range of sectors will be invaluable as the Company continues to build its global reach and increase its resilience."

Julia Bond said:

"I am excited by the prospect of joining the Board of Impax Asset Management. The Impax offering and focus on the transition to a more sustainable economy is highly compelling. I look forward to supporting the Company as it continues its growth trajectory."

Required disclosures pursuant to paragraph (g) of schedule 2 of the AIM Rules

During the five years immediately preceding the date of this announcement, Julia Bond, who is 64 years old, held the following directorships:

Current

·    Non-Executive Director - UK Strategic Command (UK StratCom)

·    Non-Executive Director - International Public Partnerships

·    Non-Executive Director - European Assets Trust plc

·    Non-Executive Director - British Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office

Previous

·    Deputy Chair - Royal Academy of Dance

There is no further information to be disclosed pursuant to Schedule Two Part (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.

LEI number: 213800AJDNW4S2B7E680

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 Enquiries:

Impax Asset Management Group plc Ian Simm, Chief Executive Paul French, Head of Corporate Communications [e-mail]	[phone] [phone]
Montfort Communications Gay Collins Jack Roddan [e-mail]	[phone] [phone]
Peel Hunt LLP, Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker John Welch Dan Webster	[phone]
Berenberg , Joint Broker James Felix	[phone]

Dan Gee-Summons

LEI number: 213800AJDNW4S2B7E680

Notes to Editors - About Impax Asset Management

Founded in 1998, Impax is a specialist asset manager, with approximately £37.4 billion of 30 September 2023 in both listed and private markets strategies, investing in the opportunities arising from the transition to a more sustainable global economy.

Impax believes that capital markets will be shaped profoundly by global sustainability challenges, including climate change, pollution and essential investments in human capital, infrastructure and resource efficiency. These trends will drive growth for well-positioned companies and create risks for those unable or unwilling to adapt.

The company seeks to invest in higher quality companies with strong business models that demonstrate sound management of risk. Impax offers a well-rounded suite of investment solutions spanning multiple asset classes seeking superior risk-adjusted returns over the medium to long term.

Impax has approximately 300 employees¹ across its offices in the United Kingdom, the United States, Ireland, Hong Kong and Japan making it one of the investment management sector's largest investment teams dedicated to sustainable development.

www.impaxam.com

¹ Full-time equivalent 

Issued in the UK by Impax Asset Management Group plc, whose shares are quoted on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange.  Impax Asset Management Group plc is registered in England & Wales, number 03262305.  AUM relates to Impax Asset Management Limited, Impax Asset Management (AIFM) Limited, Impax Asset Management Ireland Limited and Impax Asset Management LLC.  Impax Asset Management Limited and Impax Asset Management (AIFM) Limited are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and are wholly owned subsidiaries of Impax Asset Management Group plc.  Please note that the information provided on www.impaxam.com and links from it should not be relied upon for investment purposes. 

 

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