Muntean Chiriac Marina

About

Marina Muntean-Chiriac is a finance and responsible investment professional with over 17 years of experience in the financial sector. She holds the position of Manager of the Net Zero Transition Stewardship Department at Morningstar Sustainalytics, an internationally renowned organization specializing in ESG analysis and investment due diligence. Her professional experience focuses on the strategic engagement of corporations in the context of the energy transition and climate neutrality goals, areas in which she has developed globally recognized expertise. Throughout her career, Marina has collaborated with prestigious financial institutions in Canada, including the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO), where she held roles in responsible investment and risk management between 2018 and 2021. Her academic background includes a bachelor's and master's degree from the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, complemented by a university exchange certification from Akademia Ekonomiczna w Krakowie in Poland. Her professional certifications include the CFA ESG Investing certification, responsible investment certifications, and an organizational change leadership certification, demonstrating her commitment to continuous development in key areas of sustainable finance. Marina possesses full professional fluency in English and native-level proficiency in Russian and Romanian, positioning her as a multicultural professional capable of working in diverse international environments. Her specialization in assessing exposure to climate risks and mobilizing private capital for the transition to a net-zero economy makes her a significant figure in the global dialogue on sustainable and responsible finance, actively contributing to international forums dedicated to the blue economy and climate finance.