TCW Group has appointed Olivia Albrecht as Global Head of ESG.

Albrecht will be responsible for leading TCW’s ESG investing efforts, including ESG integration across the firm’s investment platform and business strategy. She will report to David Lippman, TCW’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

Previously Albrecht spent 10 years at PIMCO where she was Head of ESG Business Strategy.

“Olivia is an experienced ESG investing executive with a track record of strategic vision, leadership and client-centricity, leading to meaningful business outcomes,” said David Lippman. “For 50 years we have prided ourselves on providing products and solutions to meet the unique investment objectives of our clients. We believe ESG factors are an important driver of long-term investment returns. We’re confident that Olivia will further enhance our ESG capabilities, generating additional value for our clients and promoting positive change across the organization and industry at-large.”