US-based private equity firm AE Industrial Partners (AEI) has promoted Jennifer Essigs to Head of ESG. The move sees AEI, which specialises in aerospace, defence and government services, space, power and utility services, trying to expand its ESG team. Essigs will take charge of spearheading AEI’s increased commitment to supporting ESG initiatives at both the firm and its portfolio companies. Joining AEI in 2021, Essigs previously served as the firm’s Director of ESG and Human Capital, during which she led the its participation in the ESG Data Convergence Initiative and the Initiative Climate International. Mike Greene, Managing Partner at AEI, said: “We congratulate Jennifer on her promotion, which is reflective of her contributions to our firm and AEI’s continued commitment to developing a best-in-class ESG program. The industries in which we invest have a meaningful impact on environmental and resource efficiency issues, and AEI is committed to leveraging our influence to drive significant ESG improvements within our portfolio and across the industry.”
