From value driver to cost centre: The changing role of the CSO
As financial institutions step away from environmental pledges, CSOs juggle sustainability goals and business pressures
Ketan Patel
Founder
Whitefriars
Ketan began his career at JP Morgan, before moving to Insight Investment as a pharmaceuticals, healthcare and biotech analyst. He joined EdenTree Investment Management in 2003 where he was responsible for running UK multi-cap equities, global equity income and direct property strategies. In 2024, he established a family investment office, Whitefriars, focused on responsible and sustainable investment. He has been a CFA charterholder since 2009.
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