Being an effective catalyst for positive change at companies requires considerable resources in terms of people and time. Fundamental change does not take effect overnight and many of our engagements run for several years. During the course of our involvement with a company, we may have a number of meetings with executive and non-executive directors as well as communication with other shareholders. Intervention at a senior management and board director level should be carried out by individuals with the right skills and with credibility. Our extensive international portfolio means that EOS professionals regularly engage with companies across the globe, whilst adapting their strategies to respect the specific circumstances of the companies, including the financial and legal environment in which they operate.
Hermes is unique in having recruited to its responsible share-ownership activities a team of highly qualified business people and professionals, whose diverse skills, specialisations and backgrounds contribute to the presence of a truly international team. Making realistic and realisable demands of investee companies, informed by significant hands-on experience of business management, corporate finance and strategy setting, is critical to our success.
