16 Jan 2023

Prudential appoints new Director of Group ESG

Prudential plc (Prudential) has today announced the appointment of Diana Guzmán as its new Director of Group Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). Ms Guzman joins the business on 25 January 2023, will report to Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), James Turner, and will be based in Singapore. 

In her new role, Ms Guzman will work across the business to deliver on the company’s ESG strategy and commitments, maintain constructive dialogue with key stakeholders, and further embed Prudential’s ESG strategy for sustainable long-term value.
 
Ms Guzman brings with her a wealth and breadth of experience working with public and private institutions on sustainable investments. She joins Prudential from the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Geneva, where she was the Head of Sustainable Development Investment Partnership & Development Finance. Before the WEF, Ms Guzman was Director for CDP (former Carbon Disclosure Project), the global environmental disclosure system.

Ms Guzman will succeed Kerry Adams-Strump, Director of Group ESG, who has been instrumental in the development of the Group’s ESG strategy and its communication to Prudential’s stakeholders since 2020. Ms Adams-Strump will remain with the Group until 31 May 2023 to support the publication of the Group’s 2022 ESG report and upcoming AGM.

Commenting on the appointment, James Turner, Group CFO, said: “ESG sits at the heart of our business and drives our purpose to help people get the most out of life. Our footprint means that we strive to actively place the considerations of emerging markets at the forefront of our approach. I’m delighted to welcome Diana to the team as we continue to work towards the long-term success, resilience and health of the global community, and thank Kerry for her commitment and significant contribution to our ESG agenda since 2020.”


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Born and raised in Mexico, Ms Guzman has worked in America, Europe, the Middle East, Hong Kong and Mainland China and is fluent in Spanish, English, Italian and conversational in Mandarin and French. Photo available on request.

About Prudential plc
Prudential plc provides life and health insurance and asset management in 23 markets across Asia and Africa. The business helps people get the most out of life, by making healthcare affordable and accessible and by promoting financial inclusion. Prudential protects people’s wealth, helps them grow their assets, and empowers them to save for their goals. The business has more than 19 million life customers and has dual primary listings on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (2378) and the London Stock Exchange (PRU). It also has a secondary listing on the Singapore Stock Exchange (K6S) and a listing on the New York Stock Exchange (PUK) in the form of American Depositary Receipts. It is also a constituent of the Hang Seng Composite Index. 

Prudential is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential Financial, Inc. a company whose principal place of business is in the United States of America, nor with The Prudential Assurance Company Limited, a subsidiary of M&G plc, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom.