Ariel Kangasniemi

Ariel brings over 10 years of progressive leadership and technical expertise working with senior decision- makers across all domains of sustainability and climate change, in major sectors including oil and gas, mining, international development, forestry, manufacturing, finance, and consumer business. As the Head of ESG for Manulife’s General Account, she helps drive Manulife’s transition to net zero in $427 billion of assets under ownership and supports investment teams in navigating the complexities, trade- offs, and nuances of ESG. Prior to joining Manulife, Ariel led the development, implementation, and assessment of sustainability and social impact strategies for major clients at Deloitte. She has her MSc in Sustainable Energy Development from the Haskayne School of Business (Calgary) and a Bachelor of Science with specialization in Biological Science from the University of Alberta.