Samantha Chew officially becomes part of Aviva organization
In a significant move, UK firm Aviva has appointed Samantha Chew as its Group Environment Policy Engagement Lead. Chew's new role involves overseeing the company's climate and nature policies across its investment and insurance operations [1].
Chew brings a wealth of experience to her new position, having spent nearly seven years at Ernst & Young and approximately three years at Aegon prior to joining Aviva. Although the specific roles and achievements during her tenure at these organizations are not extensively detailed, it is clear that Chew has a strong background in sustainability and environmental policy within the financial services and consulting sectors [1].
At Aegon, Chew is believed to have played a key role in operationalizing the firm's net zero promise, working closely with the workplace investment strategy and manager oversight functions [2]. She also ensured that ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors were fully integrated into Aegon's investment proposition.
During her time at Ernst & Young, Chew held the position of Manager for Climate Change and Sustainable Finance, though the specifics of her responsibilities are not explicitly stated [2].
Chew is also a member of IIGCC's Asset Owner Net Zero Stewardship Working Group and a member of the Editorial Steering Committee on our website [1].
In summary, Chew's career trajectory suggests a strong focus on integrating climate and nature considerations into financial and insurance frameworks. As Aviva's Group Environment Policy Engagement Lead, she will be instrumental in leading the company's engagement on environmental policy, ensuring Aviva's approach aligns with broader climate and nature goals.
References: [1] Aviva Press Release, "Samantha Chew joins Aviva as Group Environment Policy Engagement Lead" [2] Various news sources, accessed 10th March 2023.
Samantha Chew's extensive background in environmental policy within the financial services sector is evident, having worked as a Manager for Climate Change and Sustainable Finance at Ernst & Young, and playing a key role in operationalizing Aegon's net zero promise. In her new role at Aviva, she will leverage her expertise in environmental-science, business, and finance to spearhead the company's climate and nature policies across its investment and insurance operations, aligning Aviva's approach with broader climate and nature goals.
