Anne-Maree O'Connor

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Anne-Maree O'Connor is a New Zealand investment banker. [1] She has been Head of Responsible Investment for the New Zealand Superannuation Fund since 2006. [1] In 2017 she was ranked eighth among the world's most influential responsible investment specialists. [2]

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Education

O'Connor studied for a Bachelor of Science degree at Massey University, followed by a masters in science degree at the University College of Wales. She also holds an Investment Management Certificate.

Career

O'Connor has worked in corporate responsibility and responsible investment for a number of international fund management firms. [3] In 2006 she returned to New Zealand and was appointed Head of Responsible Investment for the New Zealand Superannuation Fund.

In 2015 O'Connor was involved with the establishment of a Corporate Governance Forum in Wellington, and its inaugural chair. [4] She also a member of the board of the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia. [5]

Awards

In 2017 O'Connor received the Board and Management Award at the New Zealand Women of Influence Awards. [6]

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