Achin Bhati

Achin Bhati serves as the Head of ESG and Director of Investment Research at Acuity Knowledge Partners since January 2022, leading the growth of the ESG research business through tailored offerings and client engagement in asset management. Prior to this role, Achin spent over seven years at MSCI Inc., where responsibilities included overseeing ESG research and risk assessment for global companies, managing a team focused on financial and extra-financial risks, and spearheading the development of an ESG assessment platform. Earlier experiences include positions at Standard & Poor's Company - CRISIL Ltd., Natixis SA, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, and ICICI Bank, where Achin gained expertise in credit analysis, financial systems, and business operations. Educational qualifications include a Chartered Accountant designation and advanced degrees in Finance, Taxation, and Accounting from Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur.