Federated Hermes Promoted Jarzebowski to Lead Strategy
The firm elevated the veteran investor to oversee its integrated thematic research and sustainable finance office.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in People
Federated Hermes appointed Martin Jarzebowski as Head of Thematic & Responsible Investing. Jarzebowski will now lead firmwide integration of sustainable finance and stewardship intelligence across the company's equity, fixed income, and private market strategies.
Why it matters
The appointment signals a formal shift toward centralizing sustainability research and stewardship data as core components of investment strategy. For operators, this reflects the broader trend of institutional managers treating ESG metrics as standard financial intelligence.
The move follows a 18-year tenure for Jarzebowski at Federated Hermes, where he previously held roles as Director of Thematic & Responsible Investment.
The players
Martin Jarzebowski
An 18-year firm veteran who previously served as Director of Thematic & Responsible Investment.
Federated Hermes
A global asset manager with diversified strategies across equity, fixed income, private markets, and liquidity.
IFRS Foundation's ISSB Sustainability Accounting Standards Board
An international standard-setting body that develops sustainability-related financial disclosures.
The details
In his new role, Jarzebowski will oversee the FHI Responsible Investing Office and integrate intelligence across the firm’s diverse asset classes, including liquidity strategies. This consolidation aims to unify research frameworks that were previously managed under separate director-level mandates. The firm also notes Jarzebowski’s continuing role as an advisory member on the IFRS Foundation's ISSB Sustainability Accounting Standards Board.
Timeline
September 21, 2026: Federated Hermes announced the appointment.
Market Landscape
The firm’s decision follows the growing industry pattern of elevating internal experts to reconcile sustainable finance with traditional fiduciary research. It specifically underscores the influence of the IFRS Foundation's ISSB Sustainability Accounting Standards Board on institutional investment frameworks.
Operators should monitor how institutional asset managers integrate sustainability intelligence, as these frameworks increasingly influence the capital allocation and compliance requirements for private firms. Evaluate your current ESG reporting practices against evolving ISSB standards to ensure alignment with major institutional allocators.
The takeaway
Centralizing sustainability intelligence into a single firmwide office is becoming the standard operating model for large investment managers. Keep track of IFRS Foundation's ISSB updates, as these standards are the primary metric by which institutional players now define responsible investment.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ESG Today.
