Starting his career on the operations side at AB, Benjamin Ruegsegger moved toward thematic investing while studying for the CFA exam. Studying change and structuring portfolios that fit with the forces reshaping national and international economies resonated with him. Since 2017, he's been Portfolio Manager of the Sustainable US Thematic Strategy.

The 2015 UN Sustainable Development Goals provide the anchor for Ruegsegger's strategies. An active management approach to thematic investing seeks strong returns while reducing risk and advancing ESG goals.

This intentional, long-view strategy doesn't happen overnight. “ESG is all about understanding a business more holistically,” Ruegsegger says. “We want to make every business a well-run organization.”