Chris Knowland

Chris Knowland, CFA has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Currently, they are the Director of Responsible Investing at Harris Associates since June 2020. Prior to this, they worked at MSCI Inc. from 2016 to 2020, serving as Vice President, Client Coverage, MSCI ESG Research. From 2014 to 2016, Chris was an Associate at Stanford Management Company, focusing on Investment Responsibility. Chris also gained experience in the public sector as Head of Science & Innovation at the British Consulate in San Francisco from 2012 to 2014. Before that, they worked as an ESG Ratings Analyst at MSCI Inc. and as the Head of ESG Analysis at Maplecroft. Chris started their career at Euromoney Energy Events as the Head of Conference Production, organizing investment conferences on environmental markets. Chris also worked as a Customer Service Representative, Ski Guide, and Resort Manager at MyTravel PLC. Chris holds a degree from Université de Caen Normandie.

Chris Knowland, CFA, has a diverse educational background. Chris earned their MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London in 2010. Prior to that, they completed their BA in Biological Sciences at the University of Oxford from 1998 to 2001. Chris began their education at St Edmund's School Canterbury, where they attended from 1991 to 1998. In addition to their academic achievements, Chris has obtained the FSA Credential from the IFRS Foundation in October 2022 and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation from the CFA Institute in August 2019.