Discussion papers
The role of client-directed voting in stewardship
As client-directed voting continues to gain traction with asset managers, a growing number of investors can directly determine how their proxy votes are cast, and therefore influence stewardship outcomes. To explore this new dynamic, we invited industry experts to share their perspectives on client-directed voting; particularly its benefits, challenges, and the role it will play in the financial industry's future.

Participants

Michael Marks
Head of Investment Stewardship &
Responsible Investment Integration
Legal & General Investment
Management (LGIM)

Samantha Chew
Stewardship Lead,
Aegon UK

Jane Nicholls
Head of Business Development,
Redwheel

Siobhan Archer
Global Stewardship Lead
LGT Wealth Management

James Lawrence
Head of Investment Proposition
Smart Pension

Alasdair Kinloch
Independent Consultant and
Strategic Advisor
Kinloch Consulting

Georgia Stewart
CEO, Tumelo