The Monetary Authority of Singapore has appointed Darian McBain as its chief sustainability officer of the group, effective Oct. 1, it announced in a statement.
This group is responsible for coordinating green finance, sustainability initiatives, identifying strategic collaborations with regional and international counterparts and reducing the carbon and environmental footprint at the central bank.
Having served as the chief sustainability officer for seafood supplier conglomerate Thai Union Group for the past few years, McBain is a sustainability veteran with more than 20 years of experience. Recent recognition for her environmental initiatives also earned her a place among the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Pioneers.
Additionally, McBain will set the agenda for MAS' Green Finance Steering Committee, chaired by Ravi Menon.
"The formation of the Sustainability Group reflects MAS' commitment to embed climate change and environmental sustainability across its roles as a financial regulator, as a promoter of the financial sector, and as an organization," Menon said.
"Green finance and climate resilience are growing areas of priority for MAS and we are pleased to have (McBain) join us and lead our efforts in these areas," he added.
