Holtara, a subsidiary arm of the Apex Group, has appointed Yovanka Bylander Arroyo as global chief commercial officer (CCO) and head of Americas. Prior to her new position, she was global head of ESG client success at ISS and, later, head of sustainability at TimeSquareCapital. Commenting on her new role, Bylander Arroyo says “I’m thrilled to be joining Holtara and Apex Group at this exciting time in the field of sustainable finance”, adding “Driving growth and positive change with this powerful team is a compelling opportunity”. Emma Bickerstaffe, managing director at Holtara, says: “We are delighted to welcome Yovanka to the Holtara team. Her expertise in sustainability and finance will further strengthen our powerful global offering, expand our business and maximise our impact.”