Nicole Gehrig is a Director of Global Industry Standards at CFA Institute. She is responsible for the research, development, and promotion of ESG codes and standards. Prior to joining CFA Institute in 2022, she worked at PGIM Fixed Income for 15 years most recently as an ESG specialist. In this role, she contributed to the development of the proprietary ESG ratings framework, ESG investment policies and processes and ESG product development. Previously, Nicole held management positions in product pricing, marketing research and performance measurement. She received a BS in finance from the University of Delaware and an MBA in finance from Fordham University.