RiskSphere adds Divya Joseph and Sixten Hager to team

Dutch consulting firm RiskSphere has welcomed two new team members: Divya Joseph and Sixten Hager.

The two new appointees will both focus on sustainability and ESG issues at RiskSphere, a leading boutique sustainability risk consultancy that helps financial services institutions manage risk, and implement regulatory change, sustainability and ESG strategies.

Specializing in the area of ESG, Divya Joseph joins RiskSphere as a Managing Consultant. Originally from India, her educational background is in economics and business administration and she boasts experience in banking and risk management roles.

“I am excited to be part of a team dedicated to fostering sustainable development and helping businesses achieve their ESG goals. Joining RiskSphere provides me the opportunity to tackle issues across a broad range of topics and industries, and to promote responsible corporate behavior while creating long-term value for stakeholders,” said Joseph.

“Through this role, I aim to leverage my skills in strategic analysis, project management, and stakeholder engagement to help organizations navigate the complexities of sustainability and ethical governance.”

Joseph previously worked as lead analyst within the ESG research team at Morningstar Sustainalytics, where she focused on ESG trends and issues relevant to the healthcare industry. Before that, she worked with BNP Paribas, also focusing on ESG issues.

Originally from Sweden and now based in the Netherlands, Sixten Hager joins the RiskSphere team as a senior consultant, where he works at the intersection of sustainability, finance, and technology. For example, he has recently been working on implementing updated ECB Guidelines on risk data aggregation and risk reporting with a Dutch bank.

“What motivated me to join RiskSphere, was the spirit of the company. RiskSphere’s values, mindset, and drive to think outside the box are all very aligned with my own ideas and motivations,” noted Hager.

“RiskSphere has sprung up in a very interesting and critical time, and with a diverse and experienced team, I believe we can tackle some of the most pressing problems and turn many challenges into opportunities for our clients.”

Hager’s academic background is in environmental engineering and economics, and his professional career has brought him to work within different aspects of sustainable finance. For example, he has worked in the areas of impact data analysis, ESG analysis, and in environmental commodities trading.