• BlackRock strengthens ESG leadership with Louise Kooy-Henckel as EMEA Head of Sustainable and Transition Solutions.
• Client demand for sustainable investing is growing, with 100% of BlackRock’s largest European clients committing to net zero.
• BlackRock manages over $1 trillion in sustainable and transition assets across 500+ investment strategies.

BlackRock has named Louise Kooy-Henckel as its new EMEA Head of Sustainable and Transition Solutions (STS), reinforcing its commitment to ESG-driven investment strategies.

Why it matters:

Kooy-Henckel’s appointment comes at a time of rising investor demand for sustainable and transition-focused investments. She will lead efforts in the EMEA region, reporting to Global Head of STS Helen Lees-Jones.

Industry Expertise:

Before joining BlackRock, Kooy-Henckel served as Managing Director and Investment Director for Sustainable and Impact Investments at Wellington Management, where she oversaw ESG research, impact investing, and climate strategies. She previously spent nearly 20 years at JPMorgan Asset Management, leading the Global Equities client portfolio management team.

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Leadership’s take:

“We are delighted that Louise Kooy-Henckel joins BlackRock as EMEA Head of Sustainable and Transition Solutions (STS) to lead the team and our growth in a region where client demand for sustainable and transition investing is greatest,” said Helen Lees-Jones and Stephen Cohen, BlackRock’s Chief Product Officer. “100% of our largest client relationships in Europe have made net zero commitments for their organizations.”

The big picture:

BlackRock’s STS team continues to drive commercial strategy, expand its sustainable investment product offerings, and provide clients with insights on energy transition, physical climate risks, and resilience.

BlackRock’s ESG footprint:

• 500+ sustainable and transition investment strategies
• $1 trillion+ in ESG and transition assets under management

BlackRock shared on LinkedIn:

“We’re delighted to welcome Louise Kooy-Henckel as our newly appointed EMEA Head of STS. With 25+ years of experience, she will play a key role in advancing our sustainable investing efforts across the region.”

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