Zoe Knight
About Zoe Knight
Zoe Knight serves as the Head of the Climate Change Centre of Excellence at HSBC, where she has worked since 2010. Previously, she held senior roles in equity research and socially responsible investing at firms such as Merrill Lynch and UBS.
Work at HSBC
Zoe Knight has served as the Head of the Climate Change Centre of Excellence at HSBC since 2010. In this role, she leads initiatives focused on climate change within the Global Banking and Markets division. Her responsibilities include developing strategies that integrate climate considerations into financial services and investment decisions. Under her leadership, the Centre aims to address the challenges posed by climate change and promote sustainable finance practices.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to her current role at HSBC, Zoe Knight held several positions in the finance sector. She worked at Merrill Lynch as a Senior Director in Equity Research, specializing in Socially Responsible Investing from 2003 to 2009. During her tenure, she collaborated with sector analysts to incorporate environmental, social, and governance issues into stock recommendations. She also served as a Senior Analyst at Cheviot Asset Management Limited for a brief period in 2009 and worked at UBS in Equity Research from 1997 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
Zoe Knight studied at the University of Bath, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from 1993 to 1997. Her academic background laid the foundation for her expertise in finance and sustainable investing. She has also contributed to the field through her writing, including a chapter on energy efficiency in the book 'Investment Strategies for a Low Carbon World.'
Background in Research and Consulting
Zoe Knight began her career in research, working as a Research Assistant in Economic Research at J.P. Morgan from 1995 to 1996. She later transitioned to consulting, working with Absolute Strategy Research Ltd from 2009 to 2010. Throughout her career, she has focused on integrating corporate social responsibility issues into investment strategies and has collaborated with companies and investors to enhance the disclosure of these issues.