Jupiter AM restructures ESG team

Jupiter Asset Management has restructured its sustainability team with the appointment of a new head of sustainable investing.

Abbie Llewellyn-Waters has been appointed as head of sustainable investing with Rhys Petheram appointed as head of environmental solutions.

The changes also see the departure of Charlie Thomas, head of strategy, environment and sustainability from the firm. Jon Wallace now leads the Jupiter Ecology, Jupiter Responsible Income and equity segment of Jupiter Global Ecology Diversified funds.

Abbie Llewellyn-Waters managed the Jupiter Global Sustainable Equities fund since inception, delivering 55.92%, relative to a return of 39.49% for the benchmark and 38.76% for the sector.