Select the options below that best describe your investor status

Select your location  -  

Your location is pre-selected based on your location settings

You will be able to select an investor type once a location has been selected.

If none of the above applies to you, please go to our corporate site.

Clicking 'Accept and Enter' means you agree to our investing disclaimers.

Our disclaimer policy

Specific disclaimer policies will be shown here once your location and investor type has been selected.
Select Investor Type
Back

An enthusiastic hiker and chef David has over 35 experience years in the investment industry.  He leads the way as Head of Stewardship, Sustainability and Impact, passionately guiding and educating us on all aspects of Stewardship and Sustainability across the investment teams and the wider business. He is also co-chair of the Franklin Templeton Stewardship and Sustainability Council.

Prior to 2015, when David dedicated himself full-time to Stewardship and Sustainability, he was a portfolio manager in our global team with a focus on managing sustainability mandates. David joined Martin Currie from Aegon Asset Management (formerly Scottish Equitable), where he was a senior portfolio manager for 16 years covering global equities, developing and directing Aegon's global strategy. During his time with Aegon, David headed its global equity, emerging markets and European teams.

With a BSc in Mathematics from University of Edinburgh and as a holder of the Securities Institute Diploma David also enjoys spending time travelling with his husband and exploring new cultures.

Center Heading

Related insights

  • China

    Impact Report 2024

    Our 2024 report demonstrates for the first time the social impact our portfolio’s companies have delivered towards their Key Performance Indicators.

    Date published
    17 Dec 2024
    Tag
    Improving Society Strategy
  • Making an impact: one year on

    As we celebrate Improving Society's first anniversary – offering clients one of the first socially-focussed impact equity strategies – we are delighted to share an update with you, on what has been a fruitful first year.

    Date published
    20 Jun 2024
    Tag
    Improving Society Strategy
  • Impact Stories - Valmont Group

    We explore Valmont Group. A market leader in creating vital infrastructure and advancing agricultural productivity.

    Date published
    10 Jun 2024
    Tag
    Strategy profile
  • Improving Society

    Impact Report 2023 Summary

    The Improving Society Strategy was developed to generate intentional, measurable positive change in the world while also generating long-term financial returns for our clients. The inaugural report provides the ethos and aims of the Strategy.

    Date published
    6 Jun 2024
    Tag
    Improving Society Strategy