On a mission to accelerate the allocation of capital to a sustainable future
We’re Impact Cubed
Founded two decades ago, Impact Cubed has evolved from its origins as a hedge fund, into a pioneer in the ESG investment space.
Impact Cubed addresses the gap in factual, granular ESG data and investment solutions by leveraging quantitative strategies and machine learning. This approach transforms ESG data into actionable insights, enabling sustainable investing that doesn't compromise on returns or assume undue risk.
At its core, Impact Cubed was born from a shared conviction among its founders that effective capital allocation can significantly impact global challenges. This belief, combined with their extensive experience in asset management and a keen understanding of the limitations in existing sustainable investment strategies, propelled the development of pioneering tools and methodologies. Impact Cubed's distinctive strategy focuses on delivering data-driven, practical solutions to align capital with a sustainable future, challenging the conventional wisdom that impact investing requires a trade-off between ethical considerations and financial performance.
Today, Impact Cubed stands at the forefront of the ESG landscape, having introduced the revolutionary 3D-ESG Integration approach. This model seamlessly integrates risk, return, and impact, enabling investors to construct and refine portfolios that achieve optimal balance among these dimensions. With strategic partnerships like the one with Euroclear in 2022, and innovations such as SmartESG, Impact Cubed is shaping the future of responsible investment. As regulations evolve and the market demands more sophisticated solutions, Impact Cubed remains committed to guiding investors through this changing landscape, ensuring that they do not have to choose between making an impact and securing returns.
Our Story
Our head office at 33 Cannon Street, London
Meet the Leadership
Larry Abele
Larry started his career at First Quadrant in 1996 working for Rob Arnott before joining Barclays Global Investors (now Blackrock) in the Advanced Active Strategies Research Group. His next role was at Deutsche Asset Management as Head of Quantitative Strategies, before founding Auriel Capital Management, a systematic macro and equity hedge fund.
Larry brings advanced quantitative portfolio management expertise to sustainable investing via the founding of Impact Cubed. Larry holds a MPhil in Financial Economics from the University of Cambridge.
CEO
Dr Arleta Majoch
Arleta brings over 10 years of experience in ESG academia and industry to the founding team of Impact Cubed. She holds a PhD in Finance with a focus on RI from ICMA Centre at Henley Business School and is a published academic author on ESG in institutional investment.
Before joining Impact Cubed she held ESG research and business positions at organisations such as the UNPRI, Aberdeen Asset Management, Economist Intelligence Unit, and MSCI. Arleta sits on the GRI Stakeholder Council as Investor Representative.
COO
Antti Savilaakso
Antti has over 15 years of experience in ESG and sustainability research for investment purposes at Nordea Asset Management in Helsinki,
Responsible Research (now Sustainalytics) in Singapore, Dexia (now Candriam) Asset
Management in Brussels and ABN AMRO Asset Management in Amsterdam.
Antti is a published author and widely featured speaker on ESG, and has contributed to the ESG investing community through his positions as PRI Co-chair of Reporting & Assessment committee, FINSIF chairman of the board.
CRO (Research)
Aston Chan
Aston joined Impact Cubed in 2022 with over 20 years experience in quantitative investment management and research, across equities, fixed income and currencies. Aston started his career at Deutsche Asset Management in 2002 in the Quantitative Strategies Group. This was followed by senior portfolio management positions in two hedge funds and the founding of AMAC Research.
Aston holds a MSc in Finance from the London Business School.
Head of Investment Solutions
Meet our Consultants
Alexandre Cavé
Consultant - EU
Alexandre's rich educational background, spanning law and international relations from the Université de Toulon, University of Essex, and the University of Warwick, sets the foundation for his role at Impact Cubed. With certifications in Investment Management and ESG Investing from the CFA Institute, Alexandre brings a multidisciplinary approach to sustainable investment strategies.
His tenure as a Senior Relationship Manager at Citywire and Morningstar Investment Management in Europe honed his expertise in developing relationships with professional investors, driving business development, and promoting investment management and advisory capabilities. At Impact Cubed, Alex enhances our engagement with french-speaking European clients, offering deep insights into data, ratings, and sustainable investment practices.
Greg Neumann
Consultant - US
Greg’s career spans over four decades in asset management and investment banking, enriched by an MBA in Finance from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Colgate University. His expertise was shaped by roles at Karis Capital, Auriel Capital, and Alstra Capital, along with extensive experience at Deutsche Asset Management and Morgan Stanley across global markets.
At Impact Cubed, Greg leverages his deep understanding of institutional sales and marketing to drive our commitment to sustainable investing, bringing a rich global perspective to our strategies.
Jack Moffat
Consultant - UK
Beginning his career at FactSet, Jack developed a deep understanding of financial data analytics, specialising in front office solutions. His expertise spans portfolio monitoring, risk management systems, order management systems, deep sector analysis, and ESG data workflows, including proxy voting and engagement tracking across the UK and EMEA. As an Account Executive, Jack drove new business and expanded FactSet's presence.
Certified in ESG Investing by the CFA, Jack is poised to guide asset managers, owners, and wealth managers towards operational excellence and sustainable investing practices.
Jordan Abdur-Raoof
Consultant - US
With a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University's SC Johnson College of Business, Jordan embarked on a diverse career starting with a rotational analyst program at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Here, he honed his skills across several teams, culminating in a pivotal role as Assistant Vice President and product development lead for a substantial offshore Mutual Fund and ETF business.
Jordan's expertise in wealth management strategy and product development, overseeing assets worth over $35 billion, was further enriched at Manifest Climate, where he spearheaded business development and sales in the US and Europe. At Impact Cubed, Jordan applies his comprehensive experience to enhance our sustainable investment solutions, contributing to our mission of marrying financial returns and ESG.
Kim Pilgaard
Consultant - EU
Kim brings over 35 years of experience in the European asset management industry to Impact Cubed, with a solid background that spans several senior investment and sales roles. A Master in Political Science from the University of Aarhus laid the foundation for his career, which includes leadership positions at Nordea Asset Management and Danske Invest.
As an independent advisor since 2021, and now representing Impact Cubed in Denmark, Kim’s extensive experience and deep understanding of the investment landscape adds to our collective expertise, pioneering sustainable investment strategies that align with our clients’ values and goals.
Mikael Fast
Consultant - EU
Mikael's journey in finance began at Hanken School of Economics, where he achieved a Master of Science degree. His career path took him from a senior assistant at the Department of Finance to significant roles in client management and private banking at SEB/Gyllenberg Asset Management, leading to becoming Head of Private Banking at Evli and then OP Bank. At Nordea Asset Management, Mikael excelled in institutional sales across the Nordic countries, bringing his wealth of experience to Impact Cubed as a Partner in 2021.
Mikael's foundational work in sustainable investing, underscored by his co-founding of Finsif and ongoing commitment to its nomination committee, aligns with Impact Cubed’s vision of integrating ESG principles into every investment strategy.
Owen Thiers
Consultant - EU
Owen's post-master's degree in Financial Sciences from Antwerp University and a Master in Business Economics from Brussels University set the stage for over 25 years in investment management. His consultancy work for clients such as Hermes Private Equity and Actis, along with sales leadership at Citigroup and Deutsche Bank, underscores his substantial industry knowledge.
At Impact Cubed, Owen’s experience supports our mission to provide innovative ESG solutions to institutional investors, drawing on a career that spans asset management and financial advisory services.
Salvatore D'Angelo
Consultant - US
Sal’s career in Financial Technology and Data Sales spans over three decades, grounded in a Bachelor of Business Administration from Hofstra University. His tenure at industry giants like Reuters and ICE Data Services has established him as a trusted advisor, known for leveraging his deep market knowledge to support client success.
At Impact Cubed, Sal’s expertise in data sales and his commitment to excellence serve as invaluable assets, enhancing our ability to deliver nuanced ESG data and investment solutions to our clients.