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Dr Brian Henderson

Member of the Graduates and Former Students Association BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD

Brian is currently a Partner and Head of Sustainable Investment (SI) for UK, Europe and IMETA at Mercer. Their focus is helping investors manage complex climate, nature and social impact investment risks and opportunities.


Biography

Dr Brian Henderson is a board member, consultant, and former Mercer Partner with over 30 years’ experience in investment, pensions, and governance. He has led large-scale teams and strategies across the UK and Europe, including as Head of Sustainable Investment at Mercer.

Brian currently serves on the Court of Heriot-Watt University, where he chairs the Donations & Investment Committee and contributes to long-term financial and strategic planning. Recognised for his industry leadership, he has chaired national ESG taskforces, advised government groups, and spoken at more than 70 industry events in the last two years.

He brings deep expertise in strategy, risk, and sustainability, with a strong record of delivering innovation and impact.

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