Anuj is a Managing Director and the Head of ESG and Impact Advisory at Stax, a global management consulting firm, where he advises private asset managers, corporations, and investment banks on value enhancing approaches to ESG integration, sustainability strategy, and impact outcomes. The firm partners with its clients to provide data-driven, actionable insights designed to drive growth, enhance profits, increase value, and make better investment decisions. In 2024, Stax was shortlisted as a finalist in the Due Diligence Provider of the Year category at the Real Deals ESG Awards.
Shah was previously a Partner at Close Group Consulting and KKS Advisors, both boutique ESG advisory firms, and was the Founder and Managing Director of Linear Impact Partners, a company that developed customized business development solutions for responsible investments. Prior to founding Linear Impact Partners, Anuj spent nearly 20 years in the investment management industry, working at Bankers Trust, Lehman Brothers, and Morgan Stanley, where he held the role of Head of Strategy and Business Management for the Private Wealth Management business unit.
With 25 years of combined experience in capital markets and responsible investing, Anuj offers a unique perspective on ESG and impact, with a strong emphasis on the business case. His extensive expertise makes him a seasoned advisor to clients, a sought-after speaker at industry conferences, and a respected contributor to leading publications. Anuj’s thought leadership on sustainability practices and ESG trends has earned him global recognition and widespread engagement.
He holds a Master of International Affairs degree with concentrations in International Financial Business and South Asia from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Boston College.
