Ryan Lumsden

Ryan Lumsden is Vice President of Institutional Relations at Parnassus Investments, LLC, based in California. In this role, he is responsible for leading outreach and strategic relationship management with institutional investors, focusing on client advisory and investment consulting within the firm's suite of ESG-focused mutual funds and strategies. His work spans building partnerships and ensuring institutions access Parnassus's sustainable investment solutions, which emphasize ethical business practices and long-term value creation in public equities.

Lumsden's expertise covers the asset management and technology sectors, with a specific focus on sustainable, socially responsible investing (SRI), and US equity funds. Prior to joining Parnassus Investments in 2022, he was instrumental in institutional client relations at Orbis Investments and held leadership roles at Charles Schwab, Womply, and Deloitte, where he advised on strategy, M&A, and client experience across finance and investment management. He also has experience in investment consulting and financial marketing with firms such as Rogerscasey and Trusco Capital Management.

He holds an MBA in Finance and Strategy from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business and a BA in Economics from Emory University. Lumsden is known for his collaborative leadership and mentoring capabilities, and has contributed to the growth of sustainable investment practices by integrating ESG principles and supporting institutional adoption of responsible investment strategies.