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Edward Mason

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Partner at Generation Investment Management
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Edward Mason is a Partner and Head of Public Markets Engagement at Generation Investment Management, focusing on sustainable investment. An alumnus of the University of Oxford, his career began with 15 years as a British diplomat before he transitioned into finance, previously leading responsible investment for the Church Commissioners for England.

His professional life is dedicated to integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investment. He is a prominent speaker on climate finance, shareholder engagement, and the moral imperatives of investing, bridging his past in diplomacy with his current role in sustainable finance.

Unique fact: He previously advised multiple governments as a diplomat before becoming a leading figure in the ethical and sustainable investment movement.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Partner
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Sustainable Investing
A core focus of his entire career, from shaping policy at the Church of England to his current Partner role at Generation Investment Management.
Climate Finance
He is an advocate for mobilizing capital for the low-carbon transition, especially in emerging markets, and is active in discussions around COP30 and Climate Week NYC.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Partner
Generation Investment Management
6-2020 - 12-2023
Director
Generation Investment Management
8-2014 - 6-2020
Head of Responsible Investment
Church Commissioners for England
3-2009 - 7-2014
Secretary to Ethical Investment Advisory Group
Church Commissioners for England
2005 - 2009
Head of London Office
Independent Diplomat
In the press

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Does Sustainable Investing Work? – Edward Mason (Generation Investment Management). Featured in ECGI (European Climate Foundation)
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Church of England's Edward Mason joins Generation Investment Management. Featured in Responsible Investor
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Education
1986 - 1989
BA later MA
University of Oxford
1978 - 1985
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King's College School Wimbledon
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