Stewardship Masterclass: Voting

While the phrase ‘proxy voting’ may be a familiar one, what it looks like in practice can be less clear. And, more importantly, what are the actual outcomes it contributes to - or is it just performative? The Aotearoa New Zealand Stewardship Code recently hosted a Stewardship Masterclass with stewardship leaders from around the world to discuss their approaches to proxy voting and outline why, when used strategically, it can be a very powerful tool. 

 Panellists include:

  • Aeisha Mastagni, Portfolio Manager, Sustainable Investment & Stewardship Strategies, CalSTRS

  • Jorge Waayman, Manager, ESG Research, Harbour Asset Management

  • Oliver Mander, CEO, New Zealand Shareholders Association

  • Philip Foo, APAC Head of Research & Engagement, Glass Lewis

  • Moderator: Jackson Rowland, Director, Aotearoa New Zealand Stewardship Code

The first half of the Masterclass is available to the public, and can be viewed below.

Jackson Rowland