Hymans Robertson has appointed Chris King as head of charities, endowments and foundations within its investment team.
The consultancy firm says this appointment reflects growing demand for independent investment advice from this secor. King will lead the development of the firm’s investment advice arose this area and help these organisations build resilient and purposeful strategies to support their longer-term journeys.
King joined Hymans Robertson in 2022 as an investment consultant, having previously worked in senior roles at Buck (now Gallagher) and EdenTree Investment Management, a charity-owned ESG asset manager.
He has 20 years of experience providing strategic financial advice tailored to the needs and objectives of a broad range of clients
Emma Cameron, head of investment at Hymans Robertson, says: “Demand for independent, high-quality advice in this sector keeps growing, and our role is to help trustees invest with purpose and confidence.
“As a B Corp firm that also has our own charitable foundation, we strongly believe in the importance of responsible investment (RI) which is valued by charities and endowments.
“With some organisations pulling back from RI in the face of global political pressures, this appointment reflects the firm’s belief in the value of sustainable investment.
“Responsible investment creates long-term value for mission-led organisations. With his experience, King will help clients build resilient and purpose-driven portfolios that fund the outcomes they exist to deliver.”