Impax Asset Management
Scott Thompson has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Scott started their career in 2000 at UBS Investment Bank as a Manager in Cash and Collateral Management. Scott then moved on to UBS Investment Bank in 2003, where they held the positions of Global Business Manager, Equities and Head of European Equity Index and Sector Trading, where they were responsible for portfolio management and trading. In 2006, Scott joined JP Morgan as the Head of Risk Program Trading and Head of European Exchange Traded Funds, where they built the ETFs business across Europe. In 2009, they joined ETF Securities as a Co-Head of European Sales, responsible for defining and implementing the distribution strategy. In 2013, Scott took a sabbatical to study sustainable agriculture and agroforestry. Scott then joined Craigmore Sustainables in 2014 as an Advisor, where they led investment research and provided client education. Currently, they are working at Impax Asset Management as a Managing Director, where they are responsible for relationship development and investment knowledge in sustainable economy transition.
Scott Thompson has a MA (Oxon.) degree in Geography, specializing in Climatology, from the University of Oxford (1993-1996). Scott also holds an MBA degree in Business Administration and Management, General, from INSEAD (2002-2003).
Impax Asset Management
Founded in 1998, Impax is a specialist asset manager investing in the opportunities arising from the transition to a more sustainable global economy. Impax believes that capital markets will be shaped profoundly by global sustainability challenges, including climate change, pollution and essential investments in human capital, infrastructure and resource efficiency. These trends will drive growth for well-positioned companies and create risks for those unable or unwilling to adapt. Impax offers a well-rounded suite of investment solutions spanning multiple asset classes seeking strong risk-adjusted returns over the medium to long term. Impax manages funds and accounts in five areas: actively managed long-only equity, fixed income, systematic equities, multi asset, and new energy infrastructure. Impax has offices in the United Kingdom, the United States, Ireland, Hong Kong and Japan, and with more than $50 billion in assets under management and advice has one of the investment management sector’s largest investment teams dedicated to sustainable development. FOR PROFESSIONAL INVESTORS ONLY *As at 30 June 2023