Charles Nguyen, CFA, Managing Director, Head of ESG Asia, joined the firm in 2006. Charles is responsible for ESG strategy and integration in Asia. He previously led the analysis of sustainability topics across Neuberger Berman’s public equities platform with a focus on climate and Net Zero. Prior to joining the ESG team at Neuberger Berman, Charles was a Senior Research Analyst for Neuberger Berman’s Long Short fund and Guardian Fund. Prior to joining the firm, Charles was an equity research associate at Goldman Sachs & Co. Charles began his career as an analyst for Merrill Lynch & Co.’s Investment Banking division. Charles earned a BS in Business Administration (magna cum laude) from Georgetown University. He has been awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and an executive sustainability leadership certificate from London Business School.