AXA IM Alts has appointed Laurent Lavergne to the newly created role of global head of sustainability, effective 1 October 2023.
Lavergne, who has worked for AXA IM Alts since 1994, will report directly to global head of AXA IM Alts Isabelle Scemama and will be responsible for the development and deployment of the firm’s sustainability strategy across all of AXA IM Alts’ business lines, comprising real estate, infrastructure, alternative credit and natural capital and impact investments.
He will also assume the current responsibilities of Justin Travlos, global head of responsible investment, who after five years with AXA IM Alts, has decided to return home to Australia. Travlos will leave the business towards the end of 2023.
Scemama said: “Sustainable investment is integral to our business and plays a fundamental role in our decision making to ensure we deliver value to our clients through future proofed investments that positively impact the world around us. Laurent has a strong track record of overseeing complex investment projects and strategies, and his deep-rooted understanding of our business and extensive experience managing our global sustainable development platform will be invaluable in his new role.
“His appointment marks a critical point in the acceleration of our decarbonisation strategy across our business lines, as we continue to protect our investments, mitigate against climate risk and advance our market leading approach in this field. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Justin for his contribution to the business over the last five years and for his dedication in helping formulate and advance the responsible investment strategy for our real assets business. We wish him the best of luck with his move back to Australia and in his future endeavours.”
