Hua Cheng

Hua Cheng, CFA, PhD, is a Portfolio Manager at Mirova, based in Boston, Massachusetts, where he is a key member of the Sustainable Equities Team. He is responsible for managing global sustainable equity portfolios that prioritize long-term value creation with a positive environmental and social impact, employing a thematic, high-conviction approach centered on major global transitions—demographic, environmental, technological, and governance. His focus spans public equities worldwide, particularly emphasizing companies offering solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and incorporates multi-sector exposures across developed and emerging markets.

Dr. Cheng joined Mirova in 2014, bringing extensive experience from previous roles, including Portfolio Manager positions at Natixis Multimanager and Vega Investment Managers, as well as a fund analyst role at Natexis Asset Square, focusing on global emerging markets and Asia Pacific strategies. Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in equity research, sustainable investing, and international market analysis, with a track record of integrating ESG (environmental, social, and governance) criteria into investment processes.

He holds a PhD in Financial Economics (with distinction) and a Master's in International Economics & Finance (with high honors) from Université Paris Dauphine, as well as Bachelor's degrees in International Economics and Business French from Wuhan University. Dr. Cheng is a CFA charterholder and is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, contributing research and thought leadership in sustainable investment practices globally.