Helene Winch

Helene Winch has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Helene'smost recent position was as the Head of Responsible Investing at Premier Miton Investors, a role they have held since September 2019. Prior to that, they worked at HSBC Global Asset Management, where they held two roles. Firstly, they were a Senior Fixed Income Responsible Investment Adviser from February 2018 to August 2019, where they provided expertise on ESG integration and green bonds, among other responsibilities. Secondly, they served as a Senior Responsible Investment Product Specialist from February 2017 to February 2018, where they designed and launched climate-focused funds and supported climate and ESG risks and opportunities across different businesses.

Before their time at HSBC, Winch worked as a Consultant/Adviser in 2016 and as the Head of Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment at Low Carbon from March 2015 to October 2016. In these roles, they focused on responsible investment strategy, institutional investment into renewable energy infrastructure, and policy engagement.

Winch also has experience in the field of responsible investment policy and research. Helene was the Director of Policy and Research at Principles for Responsible Investment from September 2013 to March 2015, where they facilitated policy discussions and encouraged relationships between investors and academics to integrate research into investment decisions.

Earlier in their career, Winch held several positions in the finance industry. Helene was the Head of Policy at BT Pension Scheme Management from July 2009 to September 2013, where they focused on engaging with governments on investment policies and implementing sustainability policies. Prior to that, they worked as an Associate Director of Alternative Investments at Hermes Investment Management, with a particular focus on commodity funds from July 2007 to July 2009. Helene also has experience in commodity derivative sales at Marex Financial and ANZ, and as the Director of Commodities at Rabobank.

Overall, Helene Winch has a wealth of experience in responsible investing, policy and research, and finance, making their a knowledgeable and versatile professional in the field.

Helene Winch pursued their education in a chronological manner. From 1986 to 1988, they attended Charterhouse where they completed their A Levels. Following this, they attended the University of Cambridge from 1989 to 1992 and earned their MA in Engineering Science. Later, in 2002 and 2003, they enrolled in Imperial College London and completed their MSc in Mathematics & Finance.