Executive Summary
David Haglund is a seasoned investment professional and non-executive director with over two decades of expertise in asset management, investment banking and private equity, specializing in Emerging Markets. David Haglund has extensive expertise in finance, accounting and strategy, complemented by a deep background in corporate governance and sustainability. His experience spans conducting in-depth analysis, valuation and corporate strategy across a wide range of industries and geographies. David currently serves as a non-executive director at Aramex, one of the largest publicly traded logistics companies in the MENA region, where he focuses on strategy, risk management, sustainability and corporate governance. He is an active member of the Audit, Investment and Growth and Nomination and Remuneration Committees. David is also a founding member and steering committee member of Chapter Zero UAE, an initiative affiliated with the World Economic Forum. Chapter Zero UAE focuses on equipping board members with the knowledge and tools needed to address the risks and opportunities presented by climate change and sustainability within corporate governance. Previously, David held the position of senior executive director and fund manager at Franklin Templeton Investments for nearly two decades, one of the world's largest institutional investors, managing numerous institutional mandates for regional and international Sovereign Wealth Funds and building a reputation as a trusted leader in global asset management. Passionate about corporate governance and sustainability, David has earned prestigious certifications, including the Certificate in Corporate Governance from INSEAD, Director Certification from the Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance, CFA Institute Certificate in Climate Risk, Valuation and Investing, CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing and Diploma in Audit Committees in a New Era of Governance from Harvard University.