Deputy Head of Policy and Public Advocacy
As Deputy Head of Policy and Advocacy Shahbano works closely with investment teams to provide insights on the risks and opportunities created by policy changes and trends relevant to Impax’s portfolio. Her insights support the listed investment team’s idea generation process, company risk analysis and portfolio management decisions. Shahbano also supports the development of public policies and standards by working with regulators and industry bodies to shape policies that catalyse a more sustainable transition. She is a member of the Impax Sustainability Centre.
Prior to joining Impax Shahbano was an Engagement Manager at Vivid Economics and Mckinsey, where she worked with governments, corporates and financial institutions on net-zero transition pathways, energy decarbonisation and sustainable finance.
Shahbano has an MSc in International Economics and Public Policy at Sciences Po, Paris, and a BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from University of Oxford.