James Pearson
About James Pearson
James Pearson serves as the Head of Impact and Responsible Investments at QBE Insurance, where he has worked since 2016. With over 12 years of experience in investments and a focus on impact investing, he has significantly contributed to the expansion of responsible investment initiatives.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
James Pearson has been with QBE Insurance since 2009, holding various positions. He currently serves as the Head of Impact and Responsible Investments, a role he has held since 2019. Prior to this, he was the Manager of Responsible Investments and Impact Strategy from 2016. His tenure at QBE includes positions such as Sector Analyst (UK) and Global Fund Manager, where he focused on Australian and New Zealand equities. Pearson has led initiatives like the Premiums4Good program, significantly increasing the number of investments while achieving market rate returns.
Education and Expertise
James Pearson holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Honours in Politics and Economics from Newcastle University, completed between 1996 and 2000. He furthered his education with a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Finance from Macquarie University, which he obtained from 2009 to 2011. In 2022, he studied Impact Measurement and Management at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. His educational background supports his expertise in investments and responsible investing, with over 12 years of experience in the field.
Background
Before joining QBE Insurance, James Pearson worked at Citi as a Trainee Stockbroker for one year, from 2005 to 2006. He then transitioned to Macquarie Group, where he served as a Senior Associate and Investment Adviser from 2006 to 2009. His early career also includes a role as a Recruitment Consultant at Hudson from 2000 to 2002. This diverse background in finance and consulting has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the investment landscape.
Achievements
At QBE Insurance, James Pearson has developed and implemented policies and frameworks for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) integration, impact assessment, and measurement. He played a key role in expanding the Premiums4Good program, increasing its investments from six to over 80 while maintaining market rate returns. His work in responsible investments and impact strategy reflects his commitment to integrating social and environmental considerations into investment decisions.