RopesTalk Culture & Compliance Chronicles: How Corporate Culture Drives Investment and Performance Outcomes
Sep 10, 2024
Stephanie Niven, a portfolio manager at Ninety One, dives into the crucial link between corporate culture and investment returns. She emphasizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving performance and explores how traditional metrics often miss the value of a positive culture. Niven also discusses the structural best practices that foster a supportive work environment and the need for a blend of qualitative and quantitative methods to measure culture effectively. The conversation highlights corporate culture as a competitive advantage in the evolving landscape of sustainable investing.
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Stephanie's Family Motto & Passions
- Stephanie Niven shared a personal family project illustrating her family's motto: making the most of every opportunity.
- She emphasized her passion for sports and being deeply committed to causes meaningful to her, like free thinking and DEI.
DEI Must Connect to Business
- Backlash against DEI arises partly because it's been divorced from business value and investment returns.
- The future focus will be on DEI's role in improving returns, innovation, and competitive advantages.
Culture as Competitive Advantage
- Ninety One's Global Sustainable Equity Strategy targets companies with sustainable growth, cultural advantage, and sustainable returns.
- Culture is viewed as a key competitive advantage driving business growth and innovation.