Highlights

• Cambria Allen-Ratzlaff appointed interim CEO of PRI, effective December 1, 2025.
• David Atkin to remain advisor at PRI until April 2026 during CEO transition.

The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has appointed Cambria Allen-Ratzlaff as interim CEO, taking over from David Atkin, who will step down after a four-year term.

Cambria will assume the role on 1 December 2025, and David will continue at PRI as an advisor until April 2026 to help with the transition.

The PRI Board confirmed that the search for a permanent CEO will continue.

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Cambria has nearly two decades of experience in responsible investment and has served as PRI’s Chief Responsible Investment Ecosystems Officer for almost two years.

Her appointment brings knowledge of the organisation’s mission and global network of signatories, which allows continuity in the strategic direction of PRI.

Before joining PRI, Cambria worked as Managing Director and Head of Investor Strategies at JUST Capital, along with senior roles at the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust and the State of Connecticut Office of the Treasurer.

She also served on investor-focused boards and committees, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee and the Council of Institutional Investors.

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David Atkin, who led PRI for four years, received praise from PRI Board Chair Conor Kehoe for guiding the organisation through an evolving regulatory and political environment and shaping its plans for the Future of Responsible Investment.

David Atkin said: “It has been a true honour to serve PRI over the past four years. I’m delighted to see Cambria step into the role of Interim CEO - her leadership, insight, and commitment to our mission make her exceptionally well-placed to guide the organisation through this next chapter.

“I look forward to supporting her during the transition and am confident PRI will continue to thrive under her stewardship.”

Meantime, Cambria Allen-Ratzlaff said: “As PRI approaches its 20th anniversary, I’m honoured to serve our signatories in this pivotal moment. Two decades of progress - and a growing body of rigorous research and market data - show that sustainability-aligned strategies and integration can enhance long-term value and reduce material risks.

“That evidence base is stronger than ever. In this shifting geopolitical environment, we remain committed to supporting our signatories’ work in service of the long-term financial interests of their beneficiaries and clients.

“I look forward to working with our Board and the exceptional global team at PRI whose expertise and commitment make the organisation a trusted partner to responsible investors around the world.”

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Source: PRI