Manager Overview

NorthStar Impact, formerly known as Inspire Australian Equities, was established in 2017 and is a profit for purpose organisation seeking a social, environmental and financial return.

NorthStar Impact was founded by Kerry Series, who is also responsible for overseeing the portfolio management and research into impact stocks. His previous investment industry experience includes Perennial Investment Partners, AMP Capital and HSBC Asset Management in Hong Kong.

Claudia Kwan is NorthStar's Co-Portfolio Manager, and has over 15 years' experience, including as a Senior Investment Analyst with Morphic Asset Management, and as an Investment Analyst with Smithtan Asset Management in Hong Kong, Asian Equity Sales for Morgan Stanley (HK), Management Consultant in China, and Junior Analyst for Saltbush Funds Management.

Manager's responsible investing approach

NorthStar Impact is committed to investing to deliver financial returns alongside the achievement of positive social and environmental outcomes. It finds companies that have products or services that are solutions to social and environmental challenges in Australia and around the World and supports these companies with capital and engagement so they can scale their solutions. To ensure that real world impacts are being achieved, NorthStar measures and reports on its progress. These companies operate in areas such as affordable housing, education, health, land management, recycling, and renewable energy.