Citywealth Leaders List: Top 25 Sustainability Experts 2026

Read our 2026 update article on sustainable investing here.

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Sustainable investing is entering a more mature phase. While ESG and climate commitments remain important, the focus has shifted towards governance, stewardship and accountability. As the great wealth transfer accelerates, younger generations are increasingly seeking to align investments, philanthropy and family wealth with their personal values. At the same time, trustees and advisers must balance those aspirations with fiduciary duties, long term wealth preservation and the interests of future beneficiaries. The result is a growing need for expert guidance that can bridge evolving expectations and established responsibilities. Against this backdrop, the advisers featured in this year’s Top Sustainable Investing list are helping clients navigate an increasingly complex landscape. From responsible investment and impact strategies to family governance, stewardship and philanthropy, they are supporting wealthy families in aligning purpose with performance. As sustainable investing moves beyond labels towards measurable outcomes and transparent decision making, these professionals are playing a critical role in shaping the future of responsible wealth management. 

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Key Takeaways

  • Sustainable investing is evolving, focusing more on governance, stewardship, and accountability.
  • Younger generations seek to align their investments with personal values amid the great wealth transfer.
  • Advisers must balance clients’ aspirations with fiduciary duties to ensure long-term wealth preservation.
  • The Top Sustainable Investing list features experts who help clients navigate the complex landscape of responsible investment.
  • These professionals support wealthy families in aligning purpose with performance, moving beyond labels to measurable outcomes.
Amy Blackwell
Founder
Amy Blackwell Advisory
Claire Tersigni
Manager
Saffery Trust, Guernsey, Channel Islands
Damian Payiatakis
Head of Sustainable & Impact Investing
Barclays Private Wealth
Daniel Wild
Chief Sustainability Officer
Bank J. Safra Sarasin, Zurich, Switzerland
Eliza Erikson
Head of Impact Investing & Advice
Brown Advisory, Washington DC
Emilie Shaw
Head of Sustainable Solutions
Cazenove Capital
Gayle Muers
Head of Sustainable Investing
Partners Capital
Greg Easton
Managing Director
Resilience Asset Management, Isle of Man
James Corah
Head of Sustainability
CCLA Investment Management
James Hibbs
Head: Diversified - International
Melville Douglas, Jersey, Channel Islands
Jamie Innes
Head of Impact Investment
Tribe Impact Capital
Jonathan Moon
Investment Director
Greenbank Investments
Josephine Howe
Partner
Ogier, Jersey, Channel Islands
Kate Capocci
Investment Analyst
Navera Investment Management
Kate Elliot
Head of Responsible Investment Centre of Excellence
Rathbones
Lucy Thomas
Head of Sustainable Investing
UBS, Zurich, Switzerland
Lyn Tomlinson
Head of Impact Solutions
Schroders
Matt Falla
Managing Director
Evelyn Partners, Jersey, Channel Islands
Melanie Beyeler
Global Head of Sustainable Investing
EFG, Zurich, Switzerland
Nicolas Barben
Group Head of Sustainable Investment
UBP, Geneva, Switzerland
Paul Douglas
Managing Director
Accuro, Jersey, Channel Islands
Richard Zimmerman
Partner
WE Family Offices, NYC/Miami
Saskia Blyham
Sustainability Lead
W1M
Stephen Metcalf
Director, Head of Sustainable Investing, Europe
RBC Wealth Management
Thomas Hohne-Sparborth
Head of Sustainability Research
Lombard Odier Investment Managers, Geneva, Switzerland