Edwin Whitehead

Edwin Whitehead is Head of Sustainable Investment Strategy, UK at Gallagher, where he advises institutional investors on integrating sustainability considerations into investment strategy and decision-making. His work spans responsible investment, climate change, stewardship and corporate governance, with a particular focus on translating evolving market practice and regulation into practical approaches for asset owners. Edwin works closely with pension schemes and other institutional investors on sustainability objectives, manager oversight and stewardship, helping clients navigate an increasingly complex investment and policy landscape. He also contributes to Gallagher’s research and thinking on developments across sustainable investment and impactful allocations.

Gallagher Benefit Services (GBS)

Gallagher Benefit Services (GBS) is a leading UK investment consultancy supporting pension schemes, charities, endowments, foundations and other institutional investors. Following Gallagher’s acquisition of Redington in 2024, Redington became part of GBS in July 2025, bringing its established investment consulting and sustainable investment capabilities into the wider Gallagher business.

GBS helps clients navigate complex investment challenges through strategic advice, manager research and selection, and specialist sustainability and stewardship services. Its approach focuses on integrating material sustainability considerations into investment decision-making and helping clients understand and manage long-term risks and opportunities. This includes advice on climate change, stewardship, manager oversight, sustainability and impact investing, and nature.

GBS also contributes to industry initiatives including the Investment Consultants’ Sustainability Working Group, Net Zero Investment Consultants Initiative, IIGCC, ICGN and PRI, supporting the development of market practice across responsible investment and stewardship.