Manuel is an expert in institutional responsible investing, with a deep understanding of climate-related investment risks and opportunities. He is a frequent speaker and moderator at international conferences and contributed to numerous publications in retail and institutional media. At Climate Bonds Initiative, Manuel works as Head of Investor Engagement. Until early 2015, Manuel served as Head of Responsible Investing at Dutch EUR 55 bln asset manager ACTIAM for seven years. Earlier in his career, Manuel worked with Fortis, where he initiated a global climate strategy.