IQ-EQ has appointed Sanaa Hira as ESG investment analyst, as part of a wider effort to further develop its ESG agenda.
In the newly created role, Hira will be responsible for supporting the set-up and delivery of IQ-EQ’s sustainability strategy, working closely with Mark Harland, the group’s head of sustainability.
Prior to joining IQ-EQ, Hira spent seven years at an independent asset management company where she held information analysis and consulting roles.
Most recently, Hira was an ESG investment analyst, responsible for assessing the ESG needs of potential investments, including assessing the ESG risks of portfolio companies.
Commenting on her new role, Hira says: “I am passionate about ESG and sustainable investing, which is why I was attracted to this newly created position at IQ-EQ. I look forward to working on the plans that have been developed to strengthen IQ-EQ’s credibility in the ESG sphere.”
Harland adds: “We are going through an exciting period of activity as we look to evolve our ESG programme and embed sustainability throughout the organisation. To support this, we are growing our sustainability team, and Sanaa is a perfect fit for this newly created role. With her knowledge of ESG and investing, I am certain she will help us deliver on our ESG goals.”
