Shalini Samuel GAICD

Head of Certification at RIAA

Shalini plays a pivotal role at RIAA, spearheading the oversight of the organisation’s esteemed Certification Program, Sustainability Classifications, and as an AFSL Responsible Manager. Shalini’s role is vital as the financial industry faces increased scrutiny and a need for accurate product labelling. Her dedication ensures RIAA’s Certification Program remains robust and trustworthy in an ever-evolving market landscape.

With over a decade of combined experience in ESG investment research and certification, her expertise strengthens RIAA’s position. She has contributed significantly to the responsible investment and broader corporate sustainability industry through organisations like B Lab Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, Minderoo Foundation, the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors and the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment. Shalini is a member of the Standards Australia Technical Group for the ISO Committee on Sustainable Finance, a Co-Convenor of the Inner Development Goals Australia Hubs Collaboration, a Graduate of the AICD Company Directors Course, and has been a mentor at Altiorem since 2020. With her wealth of expertise, she brings valuable insights from her extensive background, benefiting RIAA and its mission as a whole.