Rachel Whittaker, CFA

Head of Sustainable Alpha Research
Sustainable investing is not a short-term trend focused on short-term gains. It’s a long-term philosophy Rachel Whittaker, CFA

Rachel Whittaker, CFA

Rachel Whittaker is Head of Sustainable Alpha Research. She leads an international team of Analysts focused on evaluating the impact of ESG topics on industries and investments. Prior to re-joining Robeco in 2021, she was a Sustainable Investing Strategist at UBS Global Wealth Management in Zurich. Previously, Rachel held specialist sustainability roles at UN PRI, Vontobel Asset Management and Mercer Investment Consulting. She started her career in the industry in 2000 as a sell-side Equity Research Analyst, working at Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch in London. Rachel earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Cambridge and a Master’s in Corporate Environmental Management from the University of Surrey. She is also a CFA® Charterholder.