Edmond de Rothschild has named Eric de Tessières as the firm’s new group chief sustainability officer.

de Tessières will report to deputy CEO Cynthia Tobiano and will be responsible for the group’s sustainability initiatives across asset management and private banking including Edmond de Rothschild’s sustainability strategy in its investment platforms and products. Previously, he was chief operating officer of the Sustainability Center and head of solidarity Investments at BNP Paribas Asset Management.

Tobiano said, “Sustainability is a long-standing commitment for our group. Eric will be able to navigate an increasingly restrictive regulatory environment and headwinds from the financial industry.  Commitment to sustainability is at the heart of our shareholder family’s investment philosophy. It cannot fail.”

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