Real estate manager Hines has appointed a global head of ESG to oversee the implementation of a new ESG strategy with a particular focus on the climate emergency by accelerating the firm’s efforts in decarbonization of the built environment.
The transaction furthers CIBC’s growth opportunities in the U.S. market.
The founder of Fitzgerald has also been named Ziegler’s new CEO.
They will deepen research support on the disruptive growth and alpha technology strategies.
They will promote a more diverse and inclusive workplace at Blackstone and its portfolio companies.
He will oversee all aspects of the Toronto-based firm’s secondaries program.
They will lead the firm’s global fixed-income business.
He will work closely with the investment team on marketing and investment sourcing activities.
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter.
The appointments bring the number of partners responsible for the group’s activity to nine.