First Sentier Investors has appointed Kate Turner as Global Head of Responsible Investment and made four additional hires to the team.

The new RI hires include:

• Finian Power, Head of ESG Policy & Regulation

• Bjorn De Smedt, RI Specialist

• Rhys Foulkes, RI Specialist

• Belinda White, RI Specialist

The recent additions follow on from the appointment of RI nature and biodiversity specialist Joanne Lee, based in Hong Kong earlier this year, and Sydney-based RI Analyst Will Bartlett last year.

Sydney-based Turner replaces Will Oulton, who is retiring from the business at the end of the year.