FARMINGTON, CT – November 8, 2021 – Corbin Advisors, a strategic consultancy accelerating value realization globally, today announced Robert McConnaughey has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Investor Relations Advisory and Community Impact, from his previous role as SVP, Community Impact, responsible for the firm’s rapidly growing ESG and Nonprofit practices.

Leveraging over two decades on the buy side, including as research analyst, portfolio manager, and head of global equities and ESG for esteemed firms such as Fidelity, Citi Asset Management and Columbia Threadneedle, McConnaughey will lead the firm’s growing IR Advisory practice, which has built long-standing client relationships based on Corbin’s track record of inspiring leaders and sustainably rerating companies.

“Since joining Corbin earlier this year, Robert has contributed meaningfully to our culture and client impact,” said Rebecca Corbin, Founder and CEO of Corbin Advisors. “His long-tenured institutional investor experience and deep equity markets knowledge, ability to cut through complexity and unearth the investment thesis, and thoughtfulness and passion for doing good has led to this well-deserved promotion and acceleration as a senior leader at our growing firm. I look forward to working closely with Robert as we continue to build long-standing client relationships by delivering on our brand promise.”

“I’m excited to leverage my buy-side perspective and experience, as well as my passion for sustainability, to shape equity stories with the single goal of helping our clients realize their full value,” said McConnaughey. “I appreciate the opportunity to take on a greater leadership role at Corbin, known for excellence, impact and deep client engagement, and work with our current and future relationships to advance market-facing strategies and drive positive outcomes.”   

In addition to his investing experience, McConnaughey has worked as a committed volunteer leader and public servant focused on environmental conservation, education access, economic development, and effective government, serving as  Deputy Commissioner and Head of Legislative, External Affairs and Policy group within Administration and Finance for Governor Charles Baker and chairman for both the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Financial Advisory Board under Governor Deval Patrick and Trust for Public Land – New England.