Alan Broadbent is chairman and CEO of the Avana Capital Corporation, and founder and chairman of the Maytree foundation. Maytree focuses on poverty issues in Canada, with a special interest in refugees and immigrants. Alan also co-founded and chairs the Caledon Institute of Social Policy (1992); Tamarack – An Institute for Community Engagement (2001); and Diaspora Dialogues (2005). In addition to being board director of Sustainalytics, Alan is co-Chair of Happy Planet Foods; director of Invest Toronto; past-chair of the Tides Canada Foundation; advisor to the Literary Review of Canada; member of the Governors’ Council of the Toronto Public Library Foundation; senior fellow and member of the Governing Board of Massey College, and Member of the Order of Canada and recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee Medal.  He is the author of the book “Urban Nation”, and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Ryerson University in 2009.

Alexander is responsible for the European advisory services team, which is dedicated to tailor Sustainalytics’ research and analysis towards actionable client solutions for institutional investors. He has a special interest in correlating sustainability with business opportunities. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Alexander held commercial managerial positions at Archer Daniels Midland and Unilever. He also ran his own consultancy firm that helped small to medium enterprises integrate environmental, social and governance factors into their strategy. For investors Alexander managed the commercial market introduction of two sustainable products and services. He holds a Master’s degree in European Economic Law from the University of Utrecht (The Netherlands) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Management from van Hall Institute in Groningen (The Netherlands). Alexander is a native Dutch speaker, and is comfortable with English, German and French.

Amit deals with the company’s information and communication technology (ICT) related issues and projects, and provides training and support for the offices and users. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, he worked as a datacenter technician and team leader for a major internet service provider in Israel, his home country. Amit has an academic background in Information Science, having obtained a degree from the University of Bar-Ilan and acquired a wide range of ICT experience. He speaks fluent Hebrew, English and conversational Dutch.

Annie is the global team leader for the paper and forestry, and utilities sectors. Her primary responsibility is researching the environment, social, and governance practices and performance of these companies. Annie is also responsible for researching and monitoring global standards, best practices, market trends and the changing regulatory environment. In addition, she is the team leader for Sustainalytics’ annual publication of leading socially responsible companies in partnership with Maclean’s magazine. Previously, Annie managed Toronto internship program and currently manages a team of five analysts. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, she worked as an analyst with the International Food Policy Research Institute in Washington, D.C. Annie received a BA in Political Science from the University of Western Ontario and a Master’s degree in Development Economics from the University of Glasgow.

Arne oversees research for the automobiles/auto components and chemicals sectors. In addition, he supports external communications at Sustainalytics Frankfurt and is involved in various sustainability intelligence projects. Prior to joining the company, Arne worked in the CSR management department of Commerzbank and was as a freelance journalist, amongst other activities, for a media group specialized in sustainability issues. He has a Magister Artium degree in Communication Science, Political Economics and Hispanics from the University of Münster (Germany). Arne speaks fluent German, English and Spanish.

Axel is Managing Director of Sustainalytics in Frankfurt. He has 16 years of professional experience in the analysis of sustainability issues. In 2000, Axel co-founded Scoris GmbH – the predecessor of Sustainalytics in Germany – and has headed the company ever since. Axel is also a well-established lecturer, author and speaker on environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment and corporate social responsibility (CSR) issues. He is a member of the juries for the “Best Sustainable Investor” (portfolio institutionell, Germany) and “ESG Leaders Awards” (IPE, UK).

Before founding Scoris, Axel Wilhelm worked for the Institute for Market-Environment-Society (IMUG) in Hanover for seven years. During this time, he co-published various ethical shopping guides and oversaw a number of early sustainable investment projects. Axel studied at the Universities of Göttingen, Dublin and Hannover, and holds a degree in Business Administration. Prior to his academic studies, he worked two years for IBM Deutschland. He has completed advanced training as an environmental auditor and financial analyst.

Blanca supports the global Advisory Services team’s development of responsible investment and corporate sustainability products and services. She also prepares off-the-shelf and customized deliverables for clients. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Blanca was a project manager for a Spanish non-profit organization that carries out recycling through social enterprises and promotes sustainable growth awareness. More recently, she worked for Emaús Fundación Social Grupo where she conducted CSR analysis of subsidiaries of Spanish companies in emerging markets like India or China. Previously, she worked at the UNDP Chilean office as private sector officer and was also involved in the development of the national Global Compact Network. She started her career at Schroders Investment Management. Blanca completed a Master´s Degree in International Cooperation, Decentralized International Cooperation: Peace and Development at University of the Basque Country in Spain and a Bachelor Degree in Business and Administration at University of Navarra. She speaks English and French.

As part of the research products team, Carina is responsible for updating company profiles in the Global Platform and conducting corporate environmental, social and governance research. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Carina was a research assistant at McGill University. Her previous internship experiences include: working at McGill's School of Environment and the United Nations Environment Program's Convention on Biological Diversity; engaging in sea turtle conservation and CSR consulting in Brazil; and environmental education in Panama. Carina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environment with a minor in Management from McGill University. Carina speaks Spanish, Portuguese and French.

Claudiu is the head of Sustainalytics’ global information technology (ICT) team and the managing director of the Romanian office. Prior to joining the firm, Claudiu was the owner and CEO of Share Dimension, Sustainalytics’ long-time ICT partner and developer of the Sustainalytics Global Platform. Claudiu brings more than 15 years of technical expertise gained through working with multinationals Philips and Canon, as well as strategic ICT project development and entrepreneurial skills honed as CEO of Share Dimension. Claudiu is a Microsoft Certified Professional. He holds a Telecommunications degree from Politechnica University in Timisoara and a degree from Oulu University of Applied Science, Finland. Claudiu speaks fluent English, Romanian, and Dutch and has a basic knowledge of French.

Daan is the product manager of Sustainalytics’ UN Global Compact Compliance Service which involves managing the research on the adherence of companies to a leading international corporate social responsibility standard. He also coordinates several engagement activities, including in-depth company dialogues. Daan specializes in human rights, labour rights, arms trade, legal issues and UN standard setting related to corporate social responsibility. Prior to joining Sustainalytics Daan worked at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a senior policy officers on human rights. He also worked as an advocacy coordinator at Amnesty International for six years and with a non-governmental organization on issues related to peacebuilding. Daan is currently the vice-president of the Dutch branch of the International Commission of Jurists. He graduated with a degree in Anthropology specializing in environmental issues and completed a Master’s degree in Development Studies. He also holds several degrees in International Law. Daan speaks fluent Dutch and English, and intermediate Spanish and French.

Dana is responsible for conducting research on the emerging markets. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, she worked as a project administrator for an infrastructure design and consulting company. She has also worked as a volunteer in national and international youth and student organizations, advocating for youth participation in public administration, student rights and equal educational opportunities. Dana graduated from Babes Bolyai University with a degree in Social Communication and Public Relations. She speaks fluent English and intermediate French, Spanish and Dutch.

As Sustainalytics’ global energy sector lead, Dayna is responsible for overseeing research, ensuring quality assurance and conducting best-of-sector analysis for energy companies. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, she developed a combination of academic understanding and practical experience working within the agricultural, forestry, mining and oil industries. Her previous experience spans corporate policy writing, environmental auditing and hydrogeology-focused consulting. Dayna holds a Bachelor of Science in Earth Surface Science from the University of Guelph and a Master’s degree in Environment and Sustainability from the University of Western Ontario. She has conducted field work in Ontario, Alberta, Nunavut, the U.S. mid-west, St. Kitts and Nevis and Iceland.

Dennis has responsibility for an array of financial reporting, administrative, resource management and oversight functions globally.  He has a special interest in improving the efficiency of administrative processes. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Dennis worked as a sell-side financial analyst at Delta Lloyd, covering the telecom and media sectors and coordinating the Amsterdam team. Dennis holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration for the financial sector from the Free University of Amsterdam and a Master’s degree in Economics from the University Pierre Mendès in France. He is also included in the Dutch register of Financial Analysts. Dennis speaks fluent Dutch, English and French, and intermediate German.

Doru is involved in the execution of various research projects for the advisory services team and also provides assistance to account managers in the preparation of client-specific reporting. Prior to joining Sustainalytics Doru was a marketing coordinator for his student union, where he implemented marketing and sponsorship programs. He also taught student training courses on negotiation, public speaking and team work. Doru has a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Public Relations from the West University of Timisoara and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the same university. He also holds a Certificate of Higher Education in Communications Studies from Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge, U.K.) Doru is proficient in English and has an intermediate knowledge of French.

Elia Tárrega is Managing Director at Sustainalytics – Spain. Elia joined the former Analistas Internacionales en Sostenibilidad, now Sustainalytics Spain in January 2006. She has worked as an external advisor in the corporate social responsibility (CSR) area on projects for several consulting clients. Elia has also been an Equity Analyst at Société Générale Group in London, covering companies within the retail sector. Prior to that, Elia worked as an Associate at Social Accountability International (then called Council on Economic Priorities) in New York, analysing companies from the S&P 500 index, on social, governance and environmental issues for its Research Service for Investors. Elia Tárrega graduated with a B.Sc. in Economics and Business from the University of Navarra and is an MBA graduate from IESE. Elia is a member of Spanish Institute of Financial Analysts (IEAF) and has written publications and participated in conferences on CSR and SRI. 

Else Bos is the deputy-chairman executive committee and chief institutional business for PGGM, a leading Dutch pension administrator. She is also a member of the board of directors. Prior to joining PGGM, Ms. Bos held various senior management positions at ABN AMRO Bank, including COO of ABN AMRO Asset Management Netherlands where she was responsible for operations, IT and facility management. In 2001 she joined NIBC Asset Management as co-head investments, and became COO/CFO the following year. Else Bos is also a UN Principles for Responsible Investment board member, as well as a member of the supervisory board of NWB Bank (Nederlandse Waterschapsbank) and a member of the supervisory council of Isala Clinics.

Erik is a member of the Advisory Services team, supporting the delivery of customized and off-the-shelf client solutions. He also conducts research and provides support for the delivery of the Controversial Weapons Radar product. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Erik ran his own business, chaired student-run, sustainability-focused conferences at McGill University, and participated in student politics. He holds a joint Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Physics and History from McGill University.

Ezrah conducts research on corporate environmental, social and governance performance. Her previous work experience includes field research on land grabbing in Uganda. She was an intern at Oxfam Novib in The Hague, Netherlands where she worked on a human rights litigation project. She also gained experience with environmental sustainability while working at a local non-governmental organization on the Caribbean coast of Belize. Ezrah has an interdisciplinary educational background. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Cultural Anthropology and Sociology of the Non-West from the University of Amsterdam, specializing in human-environment relationships. She deepened this specialization through a year of Environmental Studies at the University of Toronto. Currently, she is completing her Master’s degree in International Development, Law and Governance at Wageningen University in the Netherlands. Ezrah is fluent in Dutch, English and German.

Florentina conducts research in the mining, utilities, and financials sectors. Her previous experience includes customer care and supplier reconciliation. Florentina also volunteered for local and national non-governmental organizations, promoting youth participation to local administration and alternative education methods. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the West University of Timisoara and a Master’s degree in Business Management and Communication from the National School of Political Studies and Public Administration in Bucharest. Florentina is fluent in English and French.

Glen Saunders is an investment banker, company director, financial and strategic consultant and chartered accountant with extensive experience in banking, investment, financial and strategic planning. He was a main board director of the Anglo-Dutch Triodos Bank  until 2001 overseeing its extensive growth in the UK.
He has served as a director of numerous financial investment initiatives including the Western Partnership for Sustainable Development and the Local Investment Fund from 1997-2001, a public-private partnership in the UK.
Moving to New Zealand in 2002, he served as a director of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund for five years until 2009, chairing its responsible investment committee. He is a director of a number of companies with an emphasis on responsible investment and its related services. He chairs Prometheus Finance in New Zealand and Social Enterprise Finance Australia. He is an adviser to New Zealand government departments and agencies and is assisting some of New Zealand’s largest foundations in developing their investment activities.
Glen has served on the board of PRI, now its advisory council, and continues on the new PRI board. He has been PRI’s treasurer since 2007.
 

Hannah provides support to both the marketing and institutional relations teams. In addition to ongoing tasks, such as maintaining and updating the corporate website, Hannah will also work on special sales and marketing projects. Prior to joining Sustainalytics Hannah worked as an assistant at the European Patent Office and as research assistant at Cornell University. Her previous work experiences include marketing and sustainability-related projects at Akzo Nobel and Delta Lloyd. She is currently finishing her International Communications Management degree (with a specialization in Sustainable Management and Journalism and Media) at The Hague University. Hannah speaks English and Dutch fluently.

Hazel is involved in conducting research and analysis of companies in the media and pharmaceuticals sectors. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, she worked for various non-governmental organizations in the Netherlands and abroad, in the fields of human rights, fair trade and peace and conflict. She performed a wide variety of tasks ranging from research to project management. Hazel has a keen interest in sustainability, economics, and responsible investing. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geology and a Master’s degree in Political Science and International Relations, both from the Free University of Amsterdam. Hazel speaks fluent Dutch and English, as well as some French.

Ioana is a member of the research products team and is responsible for developing and updating company profiles across a number of sectors. Prior to joining Sustainalytics Ioana worked as a research assistant for the Chair of Investments and Finance at TU Bergakademie Freiberg. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from Universitatea Politehnica din Bucuresti and will receive an MBA with a specialization in Environmental and Resource Management from the TU Bergakademie Freiberg in 2012. Ioana speaks fluent English and German and has an intermediate knowledge of French and Italian.

As a member of the advisory services team, Iulia contributes to the execution of various client solutions, and assists account managers with the preparation of client-specific reporting. She has also contributed to research for the Global Compact Compliance service. Prior to joining Sustainalytics Iulia studied at the West University of Timisoara where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Business and a Master’s degree in Management and European Integration. During her studies, she conducted research in the fields of sustainable management and corporate social responsibility in multinational corporations, among other management and business focused courses. Iulia speaks fluent English and has an intermediate knowledge of French.

James conducts ESG research and analysis on companies in the energy and financial sectors. Prior to joining Sustainalytics James worked as an intern at a Latvia-based NGO that focused on EU and NATO foreign and security policy. During his studies, he also spent several months in France working for the British Council as an English language assistant and studied for a semester at Palacky University in the Czech Republic as part of the Erasmus program. James recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in European Studies and holds a First-Class Honours degree from Loughborough University, UK. He intends to pursue a Master’s degree in 2012 with a focus on the politics of energy and the environment. James is a native English speaker with an intermediate knowledge of French and a basic knowledge of German and Polish.

Jeroen is responsible for the research and screening deliverables for several client accounts. In addition to his role as account manager, he also leads large research projects such as Sustainalytics’ fund classification project and a global research project on climate change and water management. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Jeroen worked for Oxfam Novib for one year, on the themes of labour rights and corporate social responsibility as part of his advanced master of development studies at the Radboud University of Nijmegen. During this year, he conducted field research into the labour conditions at small-scale tea growers in Tamil Nadu, India. Jeroen also completed Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees (cum laude) in International Development Studies at Wageningen University. For his final thesis he conducted research on the production chain of quinoa on the Altiplano planes of Bolivia. Jeroen speaks fluent English and has a considerable knowledge of Spanish.

Kathryn's primary responsibility is to provide support in the execution of client projects, including  the design and facilitation of stakeholder engagement. In addition, Kathryn has co-authored several stakeholder analyses and benchmarking reports for clients representing a breadth of sectors. Moreover, she co-authored thought leadership that discussed business risks related  to water, and a three-part briefing series on competitiveness in the natural resource sector. Kathryn is also an assistant trainer for a course on the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) which Sustainalytics delivers to corporate professionals. Previously she worked at a leading sustainability strategy consultancy in Ottawa, where she led the development of an internal sustainability program and authored the firm’s first sustainability report. Kathryn has also held positions at Labatt Canada related to finance and environment. She has an Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo, where her studies focused on corporate sustainability.

Larysa is responsible for conducting research on the emerging markets. Her previous experience includes using The Natural Step Framework to develop sustainability strategies for organizations in the global trade and tourism industries. Her focus areas were baseline analysis and design of strategic guidelines underpinned by the action plan. She also has a wide range of experience in youth leadership development at AIESEC. Larysa completed a Master's program in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability at the Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden. She speaks fluent Ukrainian, Russian and English.

Lavinia conducts research in the diversified financials, insurance and real estate sectors. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, she worked for more than three years as a loan administrator at Transilvania Bank in Timisoara. Lavinia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s of Business Administration from the West University in Timisoara. As part of her Master’s program, she studied for one year at Universita di Bologna in Italy after having gained an Erasmus scholarship. Lavinia speaks fluent Romanian, English and Italian.

Lidija is responsible for research in the food and staples retailing, and textiles, apparel and luxury goods sectors and also supervises a team of research analysts. Furthermore, her tasks include account management and quality control of core research products. Before joining Sustainalytics, Lidija worked for six years in private banking for a large German bank, as well as for a corporate social responsibility consultancy company, gaining valuable insight into the financial sector. Lidija graduated with a degree in International Business Administration with a focus on Business Ethics and Good Corporate Governance from the University of Applied Sciences in Saarbrücken, Germany. She speaks German, English, Croatian and basic French.

Maggie is responsible for the design and layout of Sustainalytics external and internal communications.  Her major projects include updating the design of Sustainalytics' marketing materials and elements of the client interface. She also helps create presentations and marketing collateral for clients. Prior to joining Sustainalytics Maggie worked as an International Education Study Abroad Advisor at Endicott College sending over 400 students abroad. In addition, she also spent five months living and studying in Florence, Italy. Maggie graduated from Endicott College in 2008 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications with a concentration in Graphic Design. She is very passionate about art and tries to incorporate a creative edge into whatever comes her way.

Maria Luiza is responsible for conducting research on several peer groups including pharmaceuticals and health care providers. Her previous experience includes research on pension funds and investment strategies. Maria Luiza received her Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Banking from the West University of Timisoara in 2009. She studied the first year of her Master’s program in Tubingen (Germany) as an Erasmus student and is currently writing her thesis on investment funds. Maria Luiza speaks fluent English and intermediate German and Spanish.

Marthe is responsible for managing global marketing activities with a focus on Europe. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Marthe was a regional marketing manager at Nyenrode Business University and held various marketing-related positions in the non-profit and advertising sectors, as well as at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Marthe holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Languages from the University of La Sorbonne in Paris (France) and a Master’s degree in Environment and Development Policy from the University of Sussex (United Kingdom). She is currently studying Management at the Open University Business School in London. Marthe speaks French, English, conversational Dutch and Italian and is learning to speak Portuguese.

Matthew is the global team leader assessing environmental, social and governance performance for companies in the technology hardware and equipment, and aerospace and defence sectors. Moreover, he has employed his expertise in developing greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories to provide companies with information that allows them to improve their GHG management practices and manage related risks. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, Matthew managed projects to develop company GHG inventories and implement carbon footprint calculation and reduction initiatives. He has a Master’s degree in Environmental Studies from York University’s Faculty of Environmental Studies, where he concentrated on business and sustainability strategies. Matthew also holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and Geography from the University of Winnipeg.

Michael Jantzi is the CEO of Sustainalytics. He was the founder of Jantzi Research and has been active in the responsible investment field since 1990. Michael is a thought leader on sustainability investment and corporate social responsibility issues and regularly appears in the global media. He is the co-author of The 50 Best Ethical Stocks for Canadians: High Value Investing, published by MacMillan Canada. Jantzi Research won the 2006 Capital Markets Award for Sustainable Investment & Banking, awarded by the GLOBE Foundation and The Globe and Mail as part of the prestigious GLOBE Awards for Environmental Excellence program. In June 2010 Michael was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Social Investment Organization in recognition of his contributions to the Canadian socially responsible investment market thorough leadership, initiative, collaboration and innovation. Sustainalytics was also internationally recognized in 2010 as the Best ESG Research House of the Year by IPE-TBLI Group.

Michael mentors social entrepreneurs through his involvement in the Ashoka Support Network. Michael also sits on the practitioner advisory council for the Research Network for Business Sustainability, overseen by the Richard Ivey School of Business, and is a member of the advisory council for the Schulich School of Business' Centre of Excellence in Responsible Business. He holds degrees from the University of Western Ontario and Dalhousie University.

Mike Musuraca is a consultant on pension and corporate governance issues. Until recently, he was managing director of Blue Wolf Capital Management, a private equity firm and a private equity fund. Prior to joining Blue Wolf, Mr. Musuraca was an assistant director in the Department of Research and Negotiations, District Council 37 of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), which is the largest public -sector union in New York City, and served as designated trustee to the New York City Employees Retirement System (NYCERS) and the Cultural Institutions Retirement System (CIRS). Mike Musuraca also served as a board member of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment, and is currently serving on the board of Verite.

Nina is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the Amsterdam office. She has a special interest in marketing and communications, so in addition to her role as office manager  she will assist the marketing team with internal communications. Prior to joining Sustainalytics Nina worked as an operations manager at 9straatjesonline.com. Her previous work experiences include volunteering for various non-governmental organizations both in the Netherlands and abroad, and working as a documentary photographer in various countries. Originally from Australia, Nina holds Bachelor’s degrees in both Politics and International Relations and Photography from the University of New South Wales. Nina is a native English speaker and continues to improve her Dutch language skills.

Nynke is responsible for all human resources-related issues within the European offices. Previously, she worked as an independent HR consultant and held various management roles in the field of training and education, including management of master’s programs within a private business school. Her previous employers include Nyenrode Business University, Atos Origin and La Perla International Living. Nynke holds a Master’s degree in Law from the University of Utrecht and completed a part-time Master’s degree in Business Administration at Nyenrode Business University.

Since 2006, Sarah has worked in the area of environmental, social and governance (ESG) research, beginning as an analyst working on customized client projects and deliverables. She provides full service support to the company’s North American clients and speaks regularly on the topics of socially responsible and responsible investing, and ESG investing at conferences. Sarah works closely with Sustainalytics’ broad range of clients assisting them in identifying their ESG research needs as well as supporting them in the seamless implementation of new processes for their organizations. She communicates regularly with clients, providing education and support for all stakeholders, helping to identify new markets, and supporting their sales and marketing efforts through meetings and presentations. Sarah has spent time living in South Korea and working in the English as a Second Language teaching program. She has also lived in Mexico studying gender equality and its relations to sustainable development. Sarah has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and International Development from Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario. She speaks conversational French and Korean.

Silvana is responsible for the chemicals peer group and for research of the financials sector, with a special interest in banks and insurance. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, she completed internships in the field of banking and insurance at Unicredit Tiriac Bank and ING Insurance Romania. Silvana has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Administration from the West University of Timisoara, with a specialization in Finance and Banking, as well as a Master’s degree in Finance and Financial Strategies. She was first exposed to corporate social responsibility and environmental, social and governance issues while taking courses in economics and finance at the University of Padova (Italy). Silvana speaks fluent in English and Italian and is familiar with Serbian and Portuguese.

Sorin is responsible for software development and building integration, reporting, and analytic solutions. He has a special interest in creating business intelligence solutions for organization using Microsoft technologies. Sorin joins Sustainalytics as a member of the Share Dimension software development team acquired by the firm in 2012. For seven years Sorin worked on various development projects, including Sustainalytics’ Global Platform. He also has extensive experience in industrial automation, having worked with several companies in the field. Sorin graduated from the University of Petrosani with a degree in Computer Science and earned certification as an internal auditor in quality management systems from the Institute of Management and Informatics, Bucharest. Sorin speaks English and Romanian and is proficient in the programming languages of C++, C#, VisualBasic, HTML, Java Script, XML, XAML, T-SQL, LINQ.

Stephanie is the sector specialist for the consumer services, household and personal products and retailing industries. In addition, she manages the intern program in the Toronto office. Stephanie has worked in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, focusing on environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, she helped with the production of the Corporate Responsibility Index published by the British non-governmental organization Business in the Community and worked as a researcher at Trucost PLC in London, England. Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Queen’s University and a Master of Science in Sustainability and Management from the University of London.

Teodora is part of the research products team and her responsibilities include drafting profiles for emerging and developed markets companies. Before joining Sustainalytics, Teodora worked at the Romanian Ministry of Education, creating the monitoring and reporting framework for implementing European funding at the national level. She also worked in project management and implementation with several NGOs and researched drug laws at a European Union agency. She has international experience having worked in Romania, Portugal and the Netherlands. Teodora holds a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in International and European Law from the University of Amsterdam, a Bachelor degree in European Studies and International Relations, and a Minor in Conflict Studies and Human Rights. In addition to her native Romanian, Teodora speaks English and Portuguese, having worked and studied in both languages; and has an intermediate level of French and a basic knowledge of Dutch.

Thor is responsible for information, communication and technology (ICT) issues in North America. Additionally, he ensures the Toronto office administrative needs are met. Thor comes to Sustainalytics with more than 15 years of computer systems management experience in the private sector, federal government and academia, as well as consulting for systems management and security for compliance with Sarbanes Oxley legislation. His work in sustainability includes living one year with the remnant hunter-gatherer Ju/'hoansi people as their multi-roled strategy coach during post-apartheid negotiation with the first democratically-elected Namibian government. Currently, Thor is assisting the Xuhui District (2 million people) in Shanghai, China, to develop a recycling program. Thor has a MBA specializing in sustainability from the Schulich School of Business, and a  Bachelor degree specializing in sustainability (International Development) from the University of Toronto. He was distinguished at Schulich with a scholarship and an award for diversity because of his leadership and service to immigrants and non-Canadians attending the school.

Valentin is responsible for conducting research on Asian companies, with a focus on industry, technology, hardware and software services. In addition, he is responsible for conducting quantitative statistical research and data management for custom research requests using the Sustainalytics research platform. Valentin has a special interest in technology, market research, statistics and data management. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, he worked for almost five years in the market research and statistics field. Valentin was a senior analyst and team coordinator and was involved in various international quantitative and qualitative market research projects. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a Master’s degree in Documentary Film Directing from the University of Timisoara. Valentin speaks fluent English and Romanian, and has experience with statistical software packages such as SPSS.

Zachary conducts research on all professional and commercial services companies, as well as the North American real estate and transport sectors. Prior to joining Sustainalytics, he worked in the marketing department of a hedge fund. He also worked at Sentinel Investments as a member of the sustainable investment research team and was responsible for ensuring that all companies included in the Sustainable Core and Growth Opportunities fund fulfilled the necessary environmental, social and governance criteria. While at Sentinel, Zachary also co-authored a white paper on water conservation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from New York University and is a CFA Level 2 candidate.