Adams Street Partners Appoints Johan Hill as Director of ESG and Responsible Investment Division

[Asia Economy Reporter Minji Lee] Global private equity firm Adams Street Partners announced on the 31st that it has appointed Johan Hill as Director of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and Responsible Investment.

Adams Street is well known as a firm with extensive experience and expertise in responsible investment, actively integrating ESG factors into its investment decision-making process to manage funds. The firm signed the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) in 2010 and supports the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

Director Johan Hill will be responsible for developing investment strategies and solutions that enable ESG risks and opportunities to be more transparently reflected in Adams Street’s portfolio construction and investment decision processes. It is expected that frontline fund managers and portfolio company executives will greatly benefit in improving ESG performance in the business activities of investee companies.

Miguel Gonzalez, Head of Investment Strategy and Risk Management, stated, “Applying responsible investment and ESG evaluation results to the investment process has become an essential task for many private market investors. Director Hill’s extensive experience and leadership in investment strategy and risk management will further enhance Adams Street’s ESG investment capabilities.”

Director Johan Hill said, “Adams Street has a strong ESG investment platform that can lead the market, supported by a broad network, vast data, and an enhanced risk management framework that faithfully reflects the company’s planning intentions. Based on this, we will develop innovative ESG solutions and analytical techniques for private market investors,” expressing his aspirations.

Director Hill has over 20 years of experience in ESG research and sustainable investment, supporting corporations and financial institutions to minimize ESG risk exposure while maximizing positive ESG impact.

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