PRI-PEI Responsible Investment Forum New York 2023

John is a Partner for the Financial Services Sector in North America. He is primarily focused on collaborating with banks and investment firms to decarbonize their portfolios, and identify and develop green lending and investment opportunities. John brings 25+ years of experience as a banker and institutional investor, and has advised financial institutions on strategy through execution. His areas of expertise include capital allocation, opportunity development and data/analytics. John started his career with TD Bank, BNP Paribas and The Capital Group, has founded and led two financial technology startups, and advised senior leaders at global financial institutions.

Michael is a Partner in ERM’s ESG Advisory Services business where he leads the ESG integration practice for private markets investor clients in North America and co-leads the firm’s impact investing practice globally. Prior to joining ERM, he most recently worked at the New York State Common Retirement Fund where he was Head of ESG Integration with a particular focus on private equity, infrastructure, private credit, and special situations asset classes. In addition to working closely with the Fund’s investment teams on ESG and impact due diligence and post-investment monitoring, he was also responsible for the development and execution of the Fund’s net zero by 2040 strategy for private markets.