Polar Capital has appointed Alexander Macdonald as its Group Head of Sustainability.

MacDonald will be responsible for Polar Capital’s sustainability initiatives and ESG activity in investment portfolios. The firm says he will develop Polar’s funds integration of ESG factors as well as enhancing their responsible investment and stewardship capabilities. He has been at Polar for five years, working in the firm’s client services division.

Sandy Black, CIO, Polar Capital, said: “Zandy’s appointment is a vital step in Polar Capital’s integration of ESG factors into our investment strategy. Responsible investing is becoming ever more important in the financial industry and we welcome Zandy’s expertise and leadership as we develop our infrastructure to meet this demand.”