Edward Allen

Head of ESG & Climate Coverage, America, MSCI

Edward Allen is a Managing Director and Head of ESG & Climate Client Coverage for the Americas.  He leads a 60-person team responsible for supporting clients as they seek to develop and enhance their sustainable research and investing practices.  The team focuses on issues ranging from ESG integration to climate change risk analysis, from SDG alignment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  Edward joined MSCI in 2004 and has held numerous management roles throughout his tenure, including Head of Index Client Coverage and Head of Asset Owner Coverage for the Americas.

Prior to MSCI, Edward worked at Goldman Sachs Asset Management in their Institutional Advisory Services group covering the firm’s sub-advisory and insurance clients.  Early in his career, he spent time at Putnam Investments in Boston as well as Banker’s Trust in Sydney, Australia.
Edward received his Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science from Boston University, his Master’s in Business Administration from HEC School of Management in Paris, also spending time studying at London Business School