Downing’s Lewis: ‘My biggest challenge is to prove ESG makes money’
Lewis discusses an abundance of ESG opportunities within private markets, enforcing COP29 commitments and nature as a ‘mega-trend’
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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