Phineas Glover
About Phineas Glover
Phineas Glover serves as the APAC Head of ESG and Sustainability Research at UBS, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in ESG research, having previously worked at Credit Suisse and Macquarie Group, among other institutions.
Current Role at UBS
Phineas Glover serves as the APAC Head of ESG and Sustainability Research at UBS, a position he has held since 2023. He operates from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this role, he focuses on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors within the Asia-Pacific region, contributing to UBS's commitment to sustainable finance and responsible investment practices.
Previous Experience at Credit Suisse
Prior to his current role, Glover worked at Credit Suisse as the Head of ESG Securities Research for the APAC region from 2020 to 2023. During his tenure, he was responsible for integrating ESG considerations into investment strategies and research, enhancing the firm's capabilities in sustainable investing.
Career at Macquarie Group
Glover was the Head of ESG Equity Research at Macquarie Group from 2017 to 2018. In this capacity, he led research initiatives focused on ESG factors affecting equity investments in Australia, contributing to the firm's understanding of sustainable investment opportunities.
Advisory Roles in London
Glover has held several advisory positions in London, including Senior Adviser at EY from 2016 to 2017, where he provided strategic insights on ESG issues. He also served as a Senior Adviser for Investor Engagement at The Investment Association from 2014 to 2016 and as a Policy Adviser at the Association of British Insurers from 2012 to 2014, focusing on enhancing investor engagement and ESG policy.
Early Career and Research Roles
Glover began his career as a Senior Researcher at PIRC from 2008 to 2010, where he conducted research on corporate governance and shareholder rights. He also served on the Investment Advisory Committee at WHEB from 2015 to 2018, contributing to discussions on sustainable investment strategies.