Simon Hallett

Head of Climate Strategy & Partner at Cambridge Associates

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Simon Hallett is the Head of Climate Strategy and a Partner at Cambridge Associates.

Simon joined the firm in 2005 and has more than 30 years of experience investing for endowed institutions and sovereign wealth funds ranging in size from $75 million to more than $100 billion. In 2021, he turned his full attention to climate change and net zero and now advises clients on their sustainability and impact investing goals. Prior to that, Simon led the firm’s Endowment & Foundation Practice in Europe.

In addition to working with clients, Simon contributes to Cambridge Associates’ research and has led development of the firm’s approach to ‘Carbon Net Zero’ from an investor’s perspective. He also chairs the firm’s Net Zero Think Tank.

Simon received his MSc in Finance from London Business School and his MA in Economics from University of Cambridge.