ESG ratings, data, and research provider Morningstar Sustainalytics announced the appointment of David Pagliaro as Chief Strategy & Product Officer.

In his new role, Pagliaro will be responsible for leading Sustainalytics’ global product strategy, including overseeing development, execution and, go-to-market plans. Pagliaro will report to Ron Bundy, CEO of Morningstar Indexes and Morningstar Sustainalytics, and join the Executive Leadership Team at Sustainalytics.

Bundy said:

“We are pleased to welcome David to our team in this very pivotal role. His leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our global product strategy and deepening our commitment to sustainable investing. As our clients navigate an increasingly complex investment and regulatory landscape, we continue to expand our capabilities to better support them.”

Pagliiaro joins Sustainalytics after more than six years at business-to-business information and services provider Infopro Digital, serving as CEO of the company’s financial information business, Risk Global. Prior to joining Infopro, he served as SVP and EMEA Regional Head of Global Exchange for investment firm State Street, and he has worked at S&P Global in senior leadership roles spanning market development, structured finance analytics, fixed income solutions, global product development and credit solutions.

Pagliaro said:

“I can’t wait to hit the ground running as part of this incredible Morningstar team to take our global sustainable product initiatives to the next level. Our global brand and franchise for sustainable investors is strong and getting stronger and our clients need our help now more than ever. I am excited to play a part in that.”