The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) invites members to attend our 2025 Annual General Meeting. This year, our AGM will be held online only.
At this year’s AGM we will update members on RIAA’s many successes over FY25, as well as our progress towards achieving our three-year strategy to deliver on our mission “to promote, advocate for, and support approaches to responsible investment that align capital with achieving a healthy and sustainable society, environment and economy.”
AGM EVENT DETAILS:
Date/Time: Thursday 11 December, 11am - 12pm AEDT / 1pm - 2pm NZDT
Virtual access: A Zoom meeting join link will be sent at registration and 1 hour prior to the event
RIAA member only event.
You will need to be listed on your organisations RIAA membership, please contact RIAA Events for assistance in registering.
How to log into Zoom from Glue Up/registration link.
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Global Head of Responsible Investment
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First Sentier Investors (Australia)
As Global of Head of Responsible Investment at First Sentier Investors, Kate combines a legal background with significant experience in structuring sustainable finance deals and advising investment professionals on applying a responsible investment lens to their strategies.
She is passionate about the potential of the investment sector to support positive change and make well informed investment decisions. Her roles include Chair of the Steering Group for Investors Against Slavery and Trafficking APAC, and membership of the RIAA board and Human Rights Working Group.
Co-CEO
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RIAA
With a distinguished 20-year career at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Estelle Parker brings crucial expertise in government relations, policy-making, and themes important to responsible investors, including human rights and the SDGs. As a leader driving RIAA’s research, certification, policy, standards, and working group programs, her leadership has elevated these initiatives to achieve heightened levels of professionalism, impact, and value delivery for our members, aligning seamlessly with RIAA’s strategic objectives.
Beyond her organisational impact, Estelle is a respected figure in the responsible investment landscape, serving as a strong advocate on influential global and government committees, including the Principles for Responsible Investment’s Global Policy Reference Group, the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (as a Board member) and the Australian Government’s Natural Capital Working Group. Additionally, she serves as the Convenor of the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures official Consultation Group for Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, and the Steering Committee for the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute. She is also the Vice President of the Council of the Australian Institute for International Affairs (Victoria).
Co-CEO
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RIAA
Dean is committed to cultivating meaningful engagement opportunities for members and ensuring the delivery of high-quality membership values that significantly contributes to the sector. Passionate about championing ESG investment, Dean collaborates closely with global and local asset managers, super funds, Kiwisaver providers, financial advisors, and wealth platforms to align capital with sustainable outcomes.
His strategic leadership has played a pivotal role in elevating RIAA’s presence in both Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, resulting in substantial growth and transformative organisational changes. With over a decade of experience leading teams in the not-for-profit sector, Dean has driven remarkable growth in membership and events while forging essential industry partnerships. Dean also serves as a member of the National Advisory Board on Impact Investing in New Zealand and sits on the GovCo of the New Zealand Stewardship Code.
