Masaru Okubo is a Senior Stewardship Officer at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Americas, based in New York. With over 20 years of experience as a global equities analyst and portfolio manager, he now leads company engagement and the development of ESG services, focusing on policy for nature and climate.
His personal interests suggest a reflective side, with an appreciation for history and its lessons. He also maintains an interest in major technology companies like IBM and Microsoft, likely stemming from his extensive career analyzing various global sectors and their long-term impact.
He has extensive international work experience, having been stationed in New York, Silicon Valley, and Edinburgh over his career.
Masaru Okubo
Senior Stewardship Officer at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management
New York, New York, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
ESG & Stewardship
As Senior Stewardship Officer, he is deeply involved in company engagement, policy development, and expanding ESG services for the Americas region.
Water Stewardship
He is a member of the Valuing Water Finance Task Force and is quoted on the need for companies to address water-related risks in their supply chains.
Climate & Nature
Participates in investor initiatives focused on nature and climate, and speaks at events on nature-related financial disclosures and risk management.
Media Appearances
How Japan is Bridging the Gender Gap – Insights from Director Masaru Okubo. Featured in Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management
Work History
11-2019
Senior Stewardship Officer at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management
Director at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Limited
Education
Masaru has no verified education history
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Location : New York, New York, United States
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Senior Stewardship Officer at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management
