Rhian Jones

Rhian Jones is a Partner and Head of Sustainability at Ownership Capital, based in Columbus, OH. In this capacity, she leads the firm’s sustainability strategy, integrating rigorous Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations across the investment process to foster responsible, long-term value creation for institutional investors. Her responsibilities include overseeing stewardship and ESG engagement activities as part of Ownership Capital’s commitment to active ownership and sustainable portfolio management.

She focuses primarily on listed equities in North America and Europe, with a particular emphasis on sectors where corporate sustainability and governance can drive long-term performance. Her role involves collaborating with corporate management teams to improve sustainability practices, aligning investment decisions with both financial objectives and broader societal goals.

Rhian's career at Ownership Capital spans from Manager to Head of Sustainability and now Partner, evidencing her deep expertise in active stewardship, ESG policy, and listed equity investment management. She holds a Master of Studies in Sustainability Leadership from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from Duke University, underlining her strong academic foundation in both policy analysis and sustainability leadership. Rhian also contributes to industry initiatives on responsible investment, including involvement with the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) advisory groups.