Investment firm Allianz Global Hires Sustainability Leader

Allianz Global Investors Bolsters Sustainable Investment Offering with Gerold Koch Appointment

Gerold Koch, a seasoned investment professional with 15 years of experience at DWS, has joined Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) as the head of sustainable investment solutions at the Risklab unit. Koch will be based in Munich and will lead a team that advises clients on all aspects of ESG and sustainable investments.

In his new role, Koch will collaborate and complement the Sustainable & Impact Investing team led by Matt Christensen. His team will help clients develop portfolio investment strategies that meet their sustainability requirements and investment goals. They will apply and further develop Risklab's analytical framework to integrate sustainability throughout the portfolio optimization and construction processes.

AllianzGI is committed to integrating sustainability throughout its portfolio optimization and construction processes. Sustainability is a key pillar of AllianzGI's growth strategy, as stated by Tim Friederich, head of Risklab. The company's Risklab focuses on advisory services and solutions for institutional investors.

Prior to joining AllianzGI, Koch served as the head of ESG investments for the Americas at DWS. His most recent role involved driving the integration of ESG factors into investment decisions and developing sustainable investment strategies for clients.

The move from New York to Munich marks a new chapter for Koch, who is excited to bring his expertise to AllianzGI. With sustainability increasingly important to investors, Koch's appointment underscores AllianzGI's commitment to providing innovative sustainable investment solutions.

The exact details of Koch's representation before his appointment to AllianzGI's Risklab unit are not publicly available. However, it is clear that Koch brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in sustainable investing to his new role.

As AllianzGI continues to grow and evolve, the addition of Koch and his team will undoubtedly strengthen its sustainable investment offering and help clients achieve their investment goals while making a positive impact on the world.