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David Muirhead
Analyst, MSCI Research
David Muirhead is a member of MSCI’s ESG research team in London, producing governance-focused research for companies in the Nordic region. Prior to joining MSCI, he worked at an oil and gas data consultancy, developing ESG analytical data products and worked on crude-oil forecasting models during an internship at chemical producer Wanhua Chemical. David holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of St. Andrews.
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Articles by David Muirhead
Who’s the Climate Expert on Board?
5 mins read Blog | Aug 19, 2024 | Florian Sommer, Gül Demirtaş, David MuirheadWhat’s the state of climate expertise on the boards of the companies in your portfolio? We provide a regional analysis and offer a framework to help investors make their own assessments.
Is Say-on-Climate Losing Steam?
2 mins read Quick Take | Apr 17, 2024 | Harlan Tufford, Florian Sommer, Gül Demirtaş, David MuirheadAs proxy season nears, investors looking at how companies in their portfolios are working toward establishing and meeting climate goals may find it useful to note trends around shareholder say-on-climate proposals.
European Governments Rescue Utilities Amid Gas Crisis
2 mins read Quick Take | Oct 27, 2022 | David Muirhead, Elchin MammadovAmid the Ukraine war, some of the largest European utilities have requested government support to offset losses from buying supplies at much higher prices. We look at which companies may be at greatest risk from soaring energy prices.