Antonios Panagiotopoulos
London,HRY
Summary
Senior research professional with 15+ years of experience in finance, climate, and sustainability across the energy value chain. Subject matter expertise in climate and sustainability research, sustainability product development and regulatory compliance for listed equities, bonds and private markets. ESG CFA UK Charter holder. Recently awarded with a Honorary Visiting Fellow position for sustainable finance at Bayes Business School, Faculty of Finance, City St. George's University of London.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director ESG & Climate Research
MSCI, Inc.
London, United Kingdom
10.2015 - 12.2024
- Senior Associate to Executive Director – Sustainability Research
- Designed and owned carbon emissions target models, methodologies, and analytical products.
- Led the development, launch, and management of new analytical products.
- Created and managed screening tools to address investment challenges for index and asset management clients.
- Led regulatory research for product development, covering: Fossil fuel activities, Sustainable finance, EU Taxonomy, Principal Adverse Impact (PAI) indicators, European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) - Led ESG ratings and climate analysis for multiple sectors, including Energy, Financials, and Real Estate (~600 issuers).
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring smooth execution of key projects and team objectives.
- Provided insights to executives, clients, and regulators, facilitating effective stakeholder engagement.
Research Analyst- Oil, Products, Chemicals
Navig8 Europe
London, United Kingdom
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Reported to Head of Research at Navig8
- Analysed and forecasted oil and chemicals markets
- Produced daily, weekly, and monthly shipping trade route market reports
- Engaged in daily market interactions
- Conducted valuations and sale and purchase activity analysis
Markets Editor-Petrochemicals
McGraw-Hill Financial- Platts
London, United Kingdom
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Daily commodities pricing. Petrochemicals markets, covering MTBE/ETBE, gasoline blending components, methanol, and hydrocarbon solvents
- Conducted daily market analysis, reporting of prices across various European markets, and engagement with market participants
- Established daily prices for commodities based on market data
Senior research analyst/Research Analyst O&G
KBC Advanced Technologies Ltd. (for. Pet Econom.)
Houston, TX, USA
10.2007 - 07.2013
- Reported to Vice President, Strategic Group
- Conducted economic and strategic analysis of US refining sector for business development, including refining margins, price outlook, and supply demand characteristics.
- Performed more than 5 refinery valuations and tax assessments
- Managed ongoing customer exposure
- Co-authored paper presented at NPRA (now AFPM) on stricter sulphur limits for bunker fuels
- Forecasting of oil, oil products and refining margins
- Participation in industry conferences
Credit Officer
Alpha Bank
Athens, Attica
01.2006 - 08.2006
- Reported to Head of Collections
- Conducted customer credit analysis
- Analysed collections reports on a quarterly basis
- Loans and credit cards approvals
- Managed daily customer exposure
Internship, Research Assistant
Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Athens, Attica
07.2003 - 03.2004
Education
Master of Science - Energy, Trade and Finance
City University, Bayes Business School
London 09.2006 - 09/2007
Bachelor of Science - Division of International Relations and Organisations
University of The Aegean
Rhodes Greece 09.1999 - 09/2003
Skills
- Subject matter expert in finance, climate, ESG across energy value chain
- Deep understanding of sustainability approaches frameworks and reporting, Oversee integration efforts for ESG and climate with asset owners and asset managers
- Skilled in ESG strategy development, energy transition, regulatory compliance, policy analysis and audit procedures to align with global sustainability standards
- Proficient in financial analysis, transforming complex data into actionable insights for decision-making
- Experienced in leading teams, coaching and developing staff and project management
- Excellent presentation skills and proven ability to connect with different internal teams and be a team player in a fast paced environment
- ESG CFA UK Charter holder with advanced expertise in sustainable finance and investment strategies
Languages
Greek
Native
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Certification
CFA UK ESG Charterholder
References
References available upon request.
Additional Information
- Honorary Visiting Fellow in Sustainable Finance, Bayes Business School Faculty of Finance. Part time involvement in sustainability and climate related projects with under/post-graduate students and academic directors.
- Founder and Non-Executive Board Member of the Greek Energy Forum (GEF), a nonprofit organization focused on energy issues and policies in the Mediterranean, Europe, and the Middle East, comprising energy professionals and academics from Greece and Southeastern Europe.
Timeline
Executive Director ESG & Climate Research
MSCI, Inc.
10.2015 - 12.2024
Research Analyst- Oil, Products, Chemicals
Navig8 Europe
05.2014 - 08.2015
Markets Editor-Petrochemicals
McGraw-Hill Financial- Platts
06.2013 - 04.2014
Senior research analyst/Research Analyst O&G
KBC Advanced Technologies Ltd. (for. Pet Econom.)
10.2007 - 07.2013
Master of Science - Energy, Trade and Finance
City University, Bayes Business School
09.2006 - 09/2007
Credit Officer
Alpha Bank
01.2006 - 08.2006
Internship, Research Assistant
Ministry for Foreign Affairs
07.2003 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Science - Division of International Relations and Organisations
University of The Aegean
09.1999 - 09/2003
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