Nuveen has appointed Kristina Hermanson as Head of Natural Capital, APAC & Africa.

Hermanson will be responsible for growth in the region in farmland, timberland and nature-based investment. Most recently, she was Managing Director at FMC for Australia, NZ and ASEAN where she was responsible for driving commercial results, culture and growth strategies.

Martin Davies, Global Head of Nuveen Natural Capital, says: “We are excited to extend our team of experts, with the view to growing our Global footprint. With solid expertise in the region and sector and strong leadership skills, Kristina will complement our existing team and help to expand our focus on sustainability initiatives.”