Michelle Dunstan
Michelle Dunstan is Chief Responsibility Officer at Janus Henderson Investors, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees Janus Henderson’s strategy and initiatives in both Corporate Responsibility and Responsible Investing. She leads Janus Henderson’s Responsibility team to deliver on clients’ needs, create business value, build long term partnership and ESG research capabilities with investment and product teams, and drive enhancement and integration of appropriate sustainable practices across the firm. She is a thought leader in Responsible Investing, frequently speaking on the topic at conferences, organizations, and institutions. Prior to joining the firm, Michelle held several roles at AllianceBernstein over 18 years, including portfolio manager, senior research analyst, global head of responsible investing, and most recently as chief responsibility officer from 2021. Michelle began her career as an engagement manager and consultant for Monitor Group (now Monitor Deloitte).
Michelle received a bachelor of commerce degree (Hons) from Queen’s University and an MBA from Harvard Business School, graduating with high distinction as a Baker Scholar. She has 20 years of financial industry experience.
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What is ESG and why do we care?
Here we explore how integration of financially material ESG risks and opportunities helps Janus Henderson deliver client outcomes.
Beyond carbon: Identifying climate transition risks and opportunities
Here we explore the importance of evaluating transition plans in identifying both market risks and opportunities.
Responsibility Report 2023: Investing in a brighter future together
Janus Henderson’s key achievements in 2023 across corporate responsibility and ESG investing.
ESG: Progress and clarity signal investment opportunities in 2024
Janus Henderson’s Responsibility Team see progress and clarity as signals for opportunities in sustainable investing in 2024
Uncharted waters: How investors can help tackle the water crisis
Explore water scarcity and the associated investment implications.