In the wake of its recent restructuring and
Officials said Ransom’s role will bring “centralized focus to ESG activities” across the firm. As group head of ESG, Ransom will take the lead on Envestnet’s efforts to develop programs and policies around the continuously expanding,
"There has never been a more important time to strengthen our focus on ESG throughout our organization and make this area a central part of our financial wellness ecosystem.,” Envestnet CEO Bill Crager said in a statement.
Ransom will partner closely with the
" An ESG framework at the corporate level will enable us to provide even better outcomes for our customers, investors and communities across the country," Ransom said. "As demand for ESG investments continues to grow, Envestnet is uniquely positioned to empower advisors to deliver sustainable investment solutions for their clients."
Ransom brings to the role nearly three decades of financial services experience. He most recently served as chief business development officer at Envestnet, where he was responsible for managing Envestnet's go-to-market strategy. Before Envestnet, Ransom held executive positions at Nationwide Financial, UBS and Bank of America.
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