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Quinbrook Appoints Hilkka Komulainen Global Head of Sustainability Global Sustainability Leadership : Quinbrook appoints Hilkka Komulainen as Global Head of Sustainability and Impact, emphasizing its commitment to impactful investment strategies. Expanded Senior Team : New hires across the US, UK, and Europe include experts in sustainability, capital formation, and energy infrastructure investment. Momentum in Energy Transition : Following $4.3 billion in recent fund closings, Quinbrook's strengthened team aims to advance large-scale energy infrastructure projects globally. Hilkka Komulainen Leads Sustainability and Impact Initiatives Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has named Hilkka Komulainen as its new Global Head of Sustainability and Impact, effective November 25, 2024. Komulainen, based in London, will guide sustainability initiatives across all funds and regions, succeeding Anne Foster. She will also serve on Quinbrook's Investment Committee. Komulainen brings extensive experience from roles at Aegon UK, Interogo Foundation/IKEA, the United Nations, and the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). At Aegon, she led responsible investment efforts, driving climate and stewardship strategies. Quinbrook Co-Founder and Managing Partner David Scaysbrook praised Komulainen's appointment: "Hilkka's extensive experience in ESG, sustainability, and impact investment make her an ideal and exciting addition to the Quinbrook team as we continue our efforts to deliver truly impactful investments that will drive large-scale industrial decarbonization outcomes for North America, the UK, and Australia." Listen to this story: Global Sustainability Leadership : Quinbrook appoints Hilkka Komulainen as Global Head of Sustainability and Impact, emphasizing its commitment to impactful investment strategies. Expanded Senior Team : New hires across the US, UK, and Europe include experts in sustainability, capital formation, and energy infrastructure investment. Momentum in Energy Transition : Following $4.3 billion in recent fund closings, Quinbrook's strengthened team aims to advance large-scale energy infrastructure projects globally. Hilkka Komulainen Leads Sustainability and Impact Initiatives Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has named Hilkka Komulainen as its new Global Head of Sustainability and Impact, effective November 25, 2024. Komulainen, based in London, will guide sustainability initiatives across all funds and regions, succeeding Anne Foster. She will also serve on Quinbrook's Investment Committee. Komulainen brings extensive experience from roles at Aegon UK, Interogo Foundation/IKEA, the United Nations, and the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). At Aegon, she led responsible investment efforts, driving climate and stewardship strategies. Quinbrook Co-Founder and Managing Partner David Scaysbrook praised Komulainen's appointment: "Hilkka's extensive experience in ESG, sustainability, and impact investment make her an ideal and exciting addition to the Quinbrook team as we continue our efforts to deliver truly impactful investments that will drive large-scale industrial decarbonization outcomes for North America, the UK, and Australia." Co-Founder and Managing Partner David Scaysbrook Additional Leadership Appointments Quinbrook has also announced key senior hires to expand its global expertise: Cathy Jones - Chief People Officer Based in London, Jones brings decades of HR leadership experience from roles at CVC Capital Partners and Alderwood Capital. Her focus will be on managing talent and fostering Quinbrook's growth. Predrag Dukic - Senior Director, Capital Formation and Investor Engagement Dukic joins Quinbrook's Europe team in Germany, enhancing the firm's presence in continental Europe. With over 20 years in infrastructure capital raising, he will support institutional investors across the DACH region. Nick Baker - Senior Director, US Investment Team Baker, based in New York, brings expertise in renewable and conventional energy infrastructure from previous roles at BAES Infrastructure and Buckeye Partners. Liv Miller - Director, UK Investment Team Miller, joining from Statkraft, will contribute her renewable energy expertise to Quinbrook's UK investments. Driving Momentum in Energy Transition Scaysbrook highlighted Quinbrook's growth trajectory: "Each of our new recruits join Quinbrook during a time of significant momentum and growth, following three successful fund closings in the past year representing over USD 4.3 billion in aggregate investor commitments. We look forward to the contributions they will make as we continue to develop some of the largest energy infrastructure projects ever undertaken in the US, UK, and Australia." These appointments underscore Quinbrook's mission to lead in impactful investments and energy transition infrastructure. FollowESG News on LinkedIn