Giles Gunesekera OAM appointed Independent Chair of the Alexander Funds ESG Committee

Giles Gunesekera

Alexander Funds, a Melbourne based boutique credit Investment Manager has great pleasure in announcing the appointment of Giles Gunesekera OAM as Independent Chair of the ESG Committee.

Giles will add independent, external expertise to Alexander Funds’ Committee and is tasked with ensuring Alexander Funds integrates industry best practices, regulatory developments, and evolving ESG standards in a pragmatic and considered manner across the organisation.

With expertise in ESG and impact assessment, Giles will contribute valuable insights into integrating sustainability considerations into the decision-making process at Alexander Funds. This approach aligns with the growing emphasis on responsible and ethical business practices. “In shaping the Committee’s composition, the executive has been focused on finding an independent Chairperson with specialised knowledge relevant to our business. We strive to be forward-thinking within the investment industry, and this ambition extends to ESG considerations” says CEO Rachel Shirley.

Giles is a leading executive across the fields of climate, health, housing, and sustainability, a 30-year asset management veteran and has received an Order of Australia for his outstanding work as a social welfare activist. Giles is the founder and CEO of Global Impact Initiative, an organisation focused on Impact Investing.

Giles previous roles include managing director and head of third-party sales at Principal Global Investors and State Manager for New South Wales and the ACT at Merrill Lynch Investment Managers.

Giles appointment follows Trevor Chudleigh’s appointment as Independent Chairman for the business late last year and strengthens the growth and development of the organisation.