ABOUT US

Enhancing the Profession of Investor Stewardship

Over the course of the last decade, the concept of investor stewardship gained greater acceptance and popularity alongside the evident growth of stewardship specialization within institutional investors, service providers and consultants.

Stewardship Professionals was founded in 2022 as a not-for-profit organization with a clear mission: to enhance the profession of investor stewardship.

We think that investor stewardship is a core discipline that protects capital, strengthens investee companies, and promotes a more sustainable global economy. Until now, this has been neglected in professional education.

For something to truly amount to a profession, it must involve a common core of (1) acquired knowledge, (2) skills and (3) behaviors by individuals, who regard their activities as a vocation, and that are recognized by others as valued expertise. These three elements of a profession are often reinforced by a fourth – (4) a formal, recognized qualification.

Considering the multidisciplinary nature of much of the practice of stewardship, we created a comprehensive course curriculum, led by renowned experts from academia and practice, designed to equip stewardship professionals with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed in this pivotal role.

Corporate Training and Accreditation

Flexible Learning, Lasting Impact

We provide your company with tailored in-house training programs. Equip your teams with practical stewardship expertise through flexible online learning or customized on-site sessions designed to meet your organization’s specific needs.

Tailored to Your Needs: On-site sessions, online webinars, exam preparation - let's discuss how we can help you.
Led by Experts: Developed by seasoned practitioners and academics, we bridge theory with practical application — from boardroom dynamics to shareholder engagement strategies.
Accessible, Scalable, and Trackable: Deploy across your organization with ease. Monitor progress, assign modules by department, and ensure consistent understanding across your teams.
Interactive and Current: Featuring real-world case studies, stewardship frameworks, and updates on evolving regulations with regional modules.
Self-Paced Modules: Designed for busy professionals.
Multi-User Licensing: Ideal for teams or entire departments.

Management

Management is responsible for overseeing operations and ensuring the organisation achieves its goals.

Alexander JuschusManaging Partner of Governance & Values GmbH and President of the Sports Governance Association in Germany

Mike LubranoManaging Director of Valoris Stewardship Catalysts, Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors holds a fiduciary responsibility, with duties defined in StePs’ corporate charter and under German law

Alexander JuschusManaging partner of Governance & Values GmbH and President of the Sports Governance Association in Germany

Cristina UngureanuGovernance Manager at the Qatar Investment Authority, Co-Chair of the ICGN Global Governance Committee

Hetal DalalPresident and Chief Operating Officer, Institutional Investor Advisory Services (India)

Rupini Deepa SobottkaIndependent ESG & Stewardship Advisor

Content Oversight Committee

The Content Oversight Committee ensures the quality, relevance, and accuracy of the course content and examination, safeguarding academic integrity and compliance with industry standards.

Dionysia KatelouzouReader (Associate Professor) in Corporate Law and Corporate Governance, The Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London

Alexander JuschusManaging partner of Governance & Values GmbH and President of the Sports Governance Association in Germany

Mike LubranoManaging Director of Valoris Stewardship Catalysts, Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business

Stephen DavisAssociate Director and Senior Fellow, Harvard Law School Programs on Corporate Governance and Institutional Investors

Cristina UngureanuGovernance Manager at the Qatar Investment Authority, Co-Chair of the ICGN Global Governance Committee

Rupini Deepa SobottkaIndependent ESG & Stewardship Advisor

Woochan KimProfessor of Finance at Korea University Business School (KUBS), Director of Economic Reform Research Institute (ERRI)

Kornelia FabisikAssistent Professor of Finance, University of Bern

Oğuzhan KarakaşAssociate Professor in Finance at Cambridge Judge Business School at University of Cambridge, Co-Director of the Center of Endowment Asset Management (CEAM)

Hiroki SampeiFounder & Principal, Astonering Advisor LLC, Co-Founder & member of the steering committee of the Forum of Investors Japan, Visiting Researcher of Hitotsubashi University CFO Education and Research Center

Marco BechtProfessor of Finance and the Goldschmidt Professor of Corporate Governance, Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management at Université libre de Bruxelles

Carola RinkerAccounting fraud expert/ accounting expert

Fabio CoelhoCEO of Amec, the Brazilian Capital Markets Investors’ Association

Instructors

CSP© instructors play a vital role in facilitating learning, engaging students, and ensuring course objectives are met through both the digital platform and on-site training. Their role extends beyond delivering content — they guide, support, assess, and motivate students in the online environment.

Stephen DavisAssociate Director and Senior Fellow, Harvard Law School Programs on Corporate Governance and Institutional Investors

Alexander JuschusManaging partner of Governance & Values GmbH and President of the Sports Governance Association in Germany

Mike LubranoManaging Director of Valoris Stewardship Catalysts, Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business

Kornelia FabisikAssistant Professor of Finance at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

Rupini Deepa SobottkaIndependent ESG & Stewardship Advisor

Woochan KimProfessor of Finance at Korea University Business School (KUBS), Director of Economic Reform Research Institute (ERRI)

Carola RinkerAccounting fraud expert/ accounting expert

Nana LiHead of Sustainability & Stewardship, Asia-Pacific, Director, Impax Asset Management Hong Kong

Dionysia KatelouzouReader (Associate Professor) in Corporate Law and Corporate Governance, The Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London

Karoline HermsDirector Investment Stewardship, Asset Management, L&G

Karin RiechenbergDirector of Stewardship, Sands Capital Management