• Leadership in Sustainability: Victoria Barron, with 15+ years of experience, to drive GIB’s sustainability agenda.
• Strategic Expertise: Former Head of Sustainable Investment at BT Pension Scheme.
• Innovative Projects: Co-chair of the ASCOR project, assessing climate risks and opportunities.

Gulf International Bank (GIB) Asset Management (UK) has appointed Victoria Barron as Chief Sustainability Officer. Barron will spearhead GIB’s sustainability agenda, enhancing governance frameworks and corporate sustainability projects.

Barron brings over 15 years of sustainable investing experience, including her recent role as Head of Sustainable Investment at BT Pension Scheme, the UK’s largest corporate pension scheme. At BT, she led the sustainable investment strategy and responsible asset management.

Catherine Garrett-Cox, CEO of GIB Asset Management (UK), remarked:

“At GIB Asset Management, we continue to expand our sustainability work in the UK and the Middle East. We focus on identifying, investing in, and supporting sustainable organizations that share our ambition to shape a better future. Building on the excellent foundations we have established, we are delighted to welcome Victoria and look forward to her contributions to all our sustainability initiatives.”

In addition to her new role, Barron co-chairs the ASCOR project (Assessing Climate Change Opportunities and Risks for Sovereign Issuers), an independent tool helping investors assess countries’ emissions trajectories, climate policies, and climate finance needs.

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Victoria Barron commented:

“I am delighted to join GIB Asset Management, given its strong strategy and investment philosophy in sustainability. I look forward to leveraging my recent experiences and current role in the ASCOR project to develop sustainable activities and initiatives in asset management.“

Barron’s appointment underscores GIB’s commitment to sustainable investment and leadership in the evolving landscape of corporate sustainability.