Jens Peers, CFA, has been involved in the Environmental Strategies team since the strategies were launched in late 2000. He moved to the Dublin office in July 2003 to head up an expanded team of portfolio managers and analysts. Prior to 2000, Mr. Peers spent three years working with KBC Bank as an Account Manager. He graduated from the University of Antwerp (former Ufsia), Antwerp in 1996 with a master’s in applied economics. He has also completed the CEFA (Certified European Financial Analyst) qualification and is a CFA charterholder.Catherine Ryan is a Money Manager with Kleinwort Benson Investors. She joined the Environmental Strategies team in 2009, and she joined the Water team in an internal move from her previous position managing the group’s Irish equity portfolios. She has almost 10 years of investment management experience. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Ryan worked in various fund management companies, including Seneca Capital Management in San Francisco, and Goodbody Stockbrokers and Pilot View Capital in Ireland. She holds a B.A. in international business from Dublin City University and is a registered representative of the Irish Stock Exchange.
