Patricia Fletcher joins RIA as incoming CEO

The Responsible Investment Association (RIA) has announced that Patricia Fletcher has been appointed as its chief executive officer effective February 7, 2022.

“I am so pleased to share that Patricia Fletcher, ICD.D has been appointed CEO of the Responsible Investment Association,” Dustyn Lantz, the RIA’s outgoing CEO, wrote in a LinkedIn post. “Pat is an outstanding leader who will bring invaluable experience and expertise to the RIA. The RIA is in very good hands, and I look forward to watching the organization continue to drive responsible investment in Canada under Pat’s leadership!”

Lantz will be stepping down after eight years of service to the organization, including a four-year term as its chief executive.

“The past few years have been a transformative period for responsible investing and for the RIA. Our organization has demonstrated strong momentum of growth in terms of membership, staff and meaningful industry impact,” Roger Beauchemin, the chair of RIA’s board, said in a statement.

“Pat brings the proven leadership skills and experience needed to help the RIA advance and build on that momentum,” Beauchemin. “My fellow Directors and I welcome her as CEO and look forward to working with her and the broader team to achieve the RIA’s mission and vision.”

As incoming RIA CEO, Patricia is anticipated to carry on RIA's mission to promote Responsible Investment (RI) in Canada by focusing on five strategic priorities – Educate, Catalyze, Advocate, Build, Grow – to drive policy and regulatory environments, deepen industry education, and support market development around RI.

“There are few more dynamic conversations than sustainable finance and the role capital can play in Canada’s just transition to a net zero economy,” Patricia Fletcher wrote in a statement. “I am thrilled to be joining the RIA and working with the membership, leadership team and board to lead the organization during this exciting phase of market development and growth.”