David Pagliaro Appointed Chief Strategy Officer

Morningstar Sustainalytics has made the appointment of David Pagliaro as its new Chief Strategy & Product Officer. Pagliaro will be responsible for leading the company's global product strategy and execution as well as leading market expansion efforts. Pagliaro will report directly to Ron Bundy, CEO of Morningstar Indexes and Sustainalytics, and also become a member of the firm's Executive Leadership Team. His leadership will be instrumental in cementing the company's position as a global leader in ESG data, research, and ratings.

Welcoming Pagliaro to the team, Bundy highlighted the importance of this appointment, especially at a time when ESG investing and regulatory environments are changing so quickly. "We are delighted to welcome David to our team in this very critical role.". His leadership will be critical to reinforcing our global product strategy and furthering our commitment to sustainable investing," Bundy said. "As our clients face an increasingly sophisticated investment and regulatory environment, we continue to build out our capabilities to serve them better."

Pagliaro has more than 20 years of experience in financial information, market development, and sustainable investment solutions. He has assumed leadership roles within some of the biggest names in the financial services industry. Most recently, he was CEO of Risk Global at Infopro Digital, where he had the opportunity to guide market growth initiatives while providing cutting-edge risk management products. Previously, he had senior leadership positions at State Street and S&P Global, further establishing his background in financial information and investment services.

Pagliaro's appointment is also timely as Morningstar Sustainalytics is extending its ESG capabilities to respond to increasing investor and regulatory requirements. As sustainable investing continues to pick up steam, financial institutions need more in-depth ESG data and analysis to inform their investment decisions. Sustainalytics has led the way in offering high-quality ESG insights, and with Pagliaro as its new head, the firm will focus on further global product innovation and expansion.

Pagliaro himself expressed enthusiasm about joining Morningstar Sustainalytics at this critical juncture. “I can’t wait to hit the ground running as part of this incredible Morningstar team to take our global sustainable product initiatives to the next level,” he said. "Our clients require our assistance now more than ever before, and I am looking forward to contributing to that." His arrival is seen to further cement Sustainalytics' focus on delivering data-driven ESG solutions aligned with the requirements of institutional investors, asset managers, and corporations facing sustainability issues.

London-based Pagliaro will be responsible for spearheading product innovation and growing Sustainalytics' offerings across all client segments and regions. His market development experience will be instrumental in further establishing Sustainalytics as a leader in ESG research. As regulatory demands intensify and investor demands for transparency increase, Sustainalytics is committed to further developing its data solutions, ratings, and research approaches to deliver more value to clients.

Morningstar Sustainalytics has long been a leader in ESG data and analytics, assisting investors in making informed decisions about sustainability risks and opportunities. The firm's research informs ESG investment strategies for financial institutions globally. Under Pagliaro's leadership, the company aims to continue its dedication to sustainability while tackling the changing challenges of investors.

His appointment tracks a wider pattern of financial institutions deepening their ESG leadership to keep up with industry movements. As investment decisions increasingly involve incorporating ESG considerations, there is greater need than ever before for reliable, transparent, and actionable sustainability information. Sustainalytics' activities in product innovation and growth will serve to respond to these demands and propel the firm's future success in ESG.

Pagliaro's long history of experience, coupled with his keen insight into financial markets and sustainable investing, puts him in a unique position to drive Sustainalytics' strategic expansion. His tenure will drive the growth of innovative ESG solutions at a faster pace, so that investors and companies can leverage high-quality data that helps them inform their sustainability strategy.

As Morningstar Sustainalytics broadens its presence within the ESG market, the leadership role of Pagliaro will be instrumental in defining the company's future. His appointment underscores the firm's dedication to providing best-in-class ESG solutions that enable investors to make more sustainable investment decisions. As the financial markets are being reshaped by sustainability imperatives, Sustainalytics is poised to take a central role in leading investors through the changing landscape.

With the arrival of an experienced executive with a strong background in financial information and investment services, Morningstar Sustainalytics is taking a strategic step to leverage its product leadership and market share. Pagliaro's vision and experience will add to the firm's continued efforts to assist investors in incorporating ESG factors into their investment decisions.

His vision is projected to propel innovation, deepen client engagement, and further Sustainalytics' market influence in the ESG field. As frameworks governing ESG continue to adapt, Sustainalytics continues its focus on offering the best possible data and insight to assist investors in navigating sustainable investing complexities. Pagliaro's appointment signifies a significant benchmark in the company's path towards defining the future of ESG investing.