Pantheon Group has hired its first global head of ESG, the company announced Thursday.
Eimear Palmer, who was hired as partner at Pantheon, was previously the head of responsible investment at Intermediate Capital Group. Palmer has also worked at Carlyle Group.
In the new role, Palmer will lead the firm’s ESG committee and help build out the company’s existing ESG strategy and initiatives, the announcement noted.
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“Recognized for her expertise in responsible investment and engagement with key stakeholders, Eimear is a founder of the UK network of Initiative Climat International, an investor-led platform focused on climate action among leading global private market organizations, of which Pantheon is a signatory,” the company stated.
Palmer is based in London and will start in the position in August, reporting to investment partner Alex Scott.
