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Harriet Parker

Investment Mgr
Liontrust

"Harriet Parker has a genuine passion for and knowledge of sustainable development issues and combines this with strong analytical skills in her role as Investment Manager for Liontrust's highly regarded Sustainable Investment team, based in London, U.K. In 2004, Harriet assisted the team on a project
focused on promoting responsible business in China and has since been committed to financing and fostering a more sustainable economy, dedicating the last 13 years to identifying companies exposed to long-term sustainability themes for the team's Sustainable Investment funds. Over this time she has been responsible for analyzing a variety of industries, including consumer, technology and telecommunications companies. Harriet is excited by the prospect of growing the market for sustainable investment and driving
forward greater allocation of capital towards sustainable, innovative companies. With a solid reputation for highlighting ESG risks, she was named in 2016's Independent Research in Responsible Investment Survey as an analyst that understands the challenges and opportunities facing corporates. Her engagement with companies has most recently focused on improving gender diversity and corporate tax responsibility. Outside of her role at Liontrust, Harriet is an investor in Tuulikki NYC, a company committed to delivering high performance women’s surfwear and serving the environment in equal measure. She also advises on Tuulikki's business and sustainability strategy and share's the company's spirit and purpose in encouraging a more sustainable economy; balancing the needs of our planet and its people. More broadly, Harriet is
interested in increasing awareness of sustainable development challenges and helping consumers make more informed choices that create lower impacts."

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Events featuring Harriet Parker
Events featuring Harriet Parker