Shanu Mathew is a Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager/Analyst on US Sustainable Equity. He also serves as a research analyst on the US Equity team, focusing on companies’ sustainability and net zero efforts. He began working in the investment field in 2015. Prior to joining Lazard in 2021, Shanu was a Vice President and Head of ESG at First Eagle Alternative Credit. He has also worked at Expanse and started his career in investment banking at Evercore. Shanu has a BS in both Accounting and Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is a member of the Investment Committee of Evergreen Climate Innovations, which provides capital and support to early-stage startups focused on climate solutions. Shanu has also been recurring guest on Wood Mackenzie’s ‘The Energy Gang’ podcast.
Cats now outnumber dogs in many urban households—but products, care models, and marketing still lag. This panel dives into the overlooked feline opportunity, exploring how DTC brands, veterinary services, and retailers are innovating for the modern cat parent.
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