PHILIP VERNARDIS
TITLE : GLOBAL LEAD OF ASSET STEWARDSHIP REPORTING
INDUSTRY : FINANCIAL SERVICES LOCATION : UNITED KINGDOM
EXECUTIVE BIO
Philip Vernardis is Vice President and Global Lead of Asset Stewardship Reporting at State Street Global Advisors , which is one of the world ’ s largest asset managers with nearly $ 4.14 trillion in assets under management . In his role at State Street Global Advisors Philip draws on his extensive experience to lead engagements with board directors of portfolio companies on ESG and encourage positive change . Philip is also leading the company ’ s global reporting function on stewardship activities .
Before joining State Street Global Advisors , Philip worked as a Corporate Governance Manager at Fidelity International . Prior to his position at Fidelity , he was Deputy Head of Research at Manifest – Minerva Analytics .
Philip sits on the UK Investment Association ’ s Sustainability and Responsible Investment Committee . He is also a member of the Investment Leaders Group at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and a member of the UK Corporate Governance Forum .
Philip is a regular writer on ESG issues and speaks frequently at industry conferences .