Rebecca White

Rebecca is Head of Responsible Investment at BNY Investments Newton. She leads a global RI team and strategy, overseeing ESG research, integration and stewardship across investments. This included managing the Sustainable Investments framework and working in close partnership with sustainability and charity portfolio managers. She collaborates across the organisation to execute RI operations and product and commercial strategy. Rebecca is experienced in designing and executing integration and engagement strategies with emphasis on financial materiality. She is able to navigate nuanced regulatory obligations and divergent client expectations, having worked in both UK and US (three plus years in Boston). Her role is closely integrated into the investment platform: part of the Research Leadership team and Macro and Micro Thematic Oversight Committees. Rebecca is a CFA charterholder and has a Law Degree.