ISS STOXX Names Julia Leske as APAC Sustainability Business Head

ISS STOXX Sustainability, the sustainable investment arm of ISS STOXX, has announced the appointment of Julia Leske as Head of Sustainability Business, Asia-Pacific.

Leske joined ISS in 2019, and has most recently been serving as Managing Director, Senior Consultant Sustainability Strategy, with a focus on working with stakeholders in the responsible investment industry on sustainable investment strategy and implementation. She joined ISS after CAER; a sustainable investment focused research firm was acquired by ISS and acted as its CEO.

In her new role, Leske will “strengthen strategic client relationships, bring regional market insight into the business, and contribute to industry discussions where data driven sustainability decision making matters most,” ISS STOXX said.

Key Highlights:

• Julia Leske named Head of Sustainability Business, APAC at ISS STOXX
• She joined ISS in 2019 after the acquisition of CAER, where she was CEO
• ISS STOXX is expanding its APAC sustainability leadership amid rising ESG investment demand

“Julia brings deep regional insight and a strong strategic lens at a time when investors are looking for clarity and consistency in how sustainability frameworks are applied. Her experience navigating the many market and regional nuances, coupled with her command of global sustainability industry developments, will greatly benefit our clients’ ability to turn responsible investing into action.”

The continued trend of growing investor interest in responsible investment strategies and the demand for sustainable and transparent ESG data has led ISS STOXX to continue its expansion of the sustainability leadership it is providing in the Asia-Pacific region.

The company's vision is to assist clients in adapting to changes in sustainability regulations and market expectations and long-term investment priorities in global markets.