MSCI has appointed Melissa McDonald from HSBC Global Asset Management as its new global head of ESG and climate indexes.
In her new role, effective 7 September, MSCI said she will be "instrumental" in driving the growth of its ESG and climate indexes globally, working closely with the global product, client coverage, research and technology teams across the company. McDonald will report to Diana Tidd, global head of index and chief responsibility officer, and global head of ESG and climate Remy Briand. At HSBC GAM, she served as global head of product, equities and responsible investment, and prior to that held various senior leadership roles at AXA Investment Managers, including as global head of respo...
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