ABOUT US

Enhancing the profession of investor stewardship

Stewardship Professionals is an organisation dedicated to enhancing the profession of investor stewardship.

Stewardship managers at investors (e.g. in asset management companies, pension funds or family offices) have an increasingly strategic but also complex role. Caught between the pressure to generate returns, fulfil ethical and regulatory requirements as well as social expectations, they not only have to think strategically, but also implement operationally in a complex environment - often with limited resources.

We think that investor stewardship is a core discipline that protects capital, strengthens the companies being invested in, and promotes a more sustainable global economy. Until know, this has been neglected by education so far.

This is why we developed a meaningful course curriculum bringing together renowned experts in academia and practice with the aim to equip stewardship professionals with the skillset needed to navigate through their challenging daily business.

Interested as an organization?
Enhance the skillset of your staff!

Flexible Learning, Lasting Impact

Tailored to your needs: Our course delivers targeted learning aligned with global standards and regulatory expectations.
Led by Experts: Developed by seasoned practitioners and academics, this course bridges 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
Self-paced modules: Designed for busy professionals
Multi-user licensing: Ideal for teams or entire departments

Management

The Management is responsible for all operational issues to achieve the organisational 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 has a fiduciary role. Its essential duties are prescribed in StePs’ corporate charter and under applicable 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)

Content Oversight Committee

The Content Oversight Committee is responsible for ensuring the quality, relevance, accuracy, and appropriateness of the course content and the examination. It acts as a gatekeeper to maintain academic integrity, alignment with learning objectives, 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 SobottkaWealth and Asset Management | Head of ESG Office, Berenberg

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

The Instructors of the CSP© play a vital role in facilitating learning, engaging students, and ensuring the delivery of course objectives through the digital platform and on-site training. Their responsibilities go beyond just presenting content—they guide, support, assess, and motivate the 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 SobottkaWealth and Asset Management | Head of ESG Office, Berenberg

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

ABOUT US

Enhancing the profession of investor stewardship

Interested as an organization? Enhance the skillset of your staff!

Flexible Learning, Lasting Impact

Management

Board of Directors

Content Oversight Committee

Instructors

Interested as an organization?
Enhance the skillset of your staff!