Will has worked closely on the development of the FTSE4Good Index Series since it launched in July 2001 and has played a leading role in the growth and the success of the series. Will has become a key industry figure in both SRI and CSR working closely with investors, NGOs, governments and companies.
Will's role at FTSE Group as Strategic Adviser, SRI will be to work with the FTSE4Good Advisory Committees and FTSE's in-house CSR team to ensure that FTSE4Good remains the foremost global socially responsible index series.
Mark Makepeace, Chief Executive of FTSE Group said: "Will has been instrumental in establishing FTSE4Good and in raising the awareness of corporate social responsibility among companies worldwide. As part of his new role he will continue to work closely with NGOs and the FTSE4Good Advisory Committees to strengthen and develop the FTSE4Good criteria. He will also continue his work with UNICEF, co-ordinating the work FTSE does with the charity through its contributed revenue from the FTSE4Good Index Series."
Mervyn Pedelty, Chairman of the FTSE4Good Advisory Committee and Chief Executive of the Co-operative Bank said today: "The FTSE4Good Index Series has benefited from Will's skilful hands-on management and attention to detail, without which the index would not have developed into the credible investment tool it is today. The decision by Will to focus on this area will provide encouragement to similar senior figures from the business, investment and CSR industries to participate in the development of the FTSE4Good index and to the Advisory Committee process."
