(London, 12/05/26), The FAIRR Initiative, a global investor network representing over $95 trillion in assets, has appointed Abigail Herron as its new Executive Director, effective 24 August 2026. Her appointment comes at a critical time as investors increasingly focus on sustainability risks and opportunities in the global food system.
Founded by Jeremy Coller in 2015, FAIRR is the leading global investor network focused on material risks and opportunities in the food sector. It provides data, research, and tools to support better investment decisions, including flagship resources such as the Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index and Climate Risk Tool.
Abigail Herron joins from Aviva Investors, where she is Global Head of Nature Policy. She has worked in sustainable finance since 2005, beginning her career in corporate law before leading corporate governance at The Co-operative Asset Management (now part of Royal London).
During her 12 years at Aviva Investors, Abigail held several senior roles, including Global Head of Responsible Investment and Head of Responsible Investment Engagement. Most recently, she worked within the natural capital team in private markets, focusing on high-integrity carbon and nature investments and supporting the transition to a nature-positive economy.
She has 18 years of buy-side experience across public and private markets, working with investors, companies, NGOs, and policymakers on complex sustainability issues.
In her new role, Abigail will lead FAIRR’s strategic direction, overseeing the delivery of research, tools, and investor engagement initiatives for its global network of more than 400 members.