What Jane Goodall taught the world about observation, action, and stewardship—through the lens of long-term investing with Shelton Portfolio Manager, Bruce Kahn, PhD,
“Jane Goodall taught the world how to observe more deeply and act more thoughtfully. Her recent passing prompted many quick reactions, but I wanted to take a moment to reflect on her life’s work, which will extend far beyond headlines and her role in reshaping the field of primatology.
Her legacy has touched millions, and I was lucky enough to call her a friend. She uncovered a broader understanding of how human choices, like investment decisions, impact the natural world.
For those of us working at the intersection of sustainability, research, and long-term decision-making, it continues to guide our thinking.”
Jane’s work redefined what it means to be a steward of nature, of knowledge, and of capital.
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Dr. Bruce Kahn is the lead Portfolio Manager of the Shelton Sustainable Equity Fund. Previously, Bruce was responsible for delivering technical advice to investors on MSCI’s ESG and Climate Solutions tools and data sets for investment decision making, risk management, reporting and engagement. His previous 18 years of work experience included portfolio management and other responsibilities at firms such as Citibank, Deutsche Bank, Macquarie Global Inc., and Sustainable Insight Capital Management. Dr. Kahn earned a PhD in Land Resources from University of Wisconsin, Madison, an MS in Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures from Auburn University, and a BA in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut. Bruce served as an Agriculture Extension Agent in the United States Peace Corps in the Republic of Cameroon, (1989-1993), as a Fulbright Scholar in Israel from 1999-2001 and has been teaching courses in Sustainable Finance, Statistics and Agriculture as an adjunct professor at Columbia University’s Earth Institute since 2012.
