Program speakers

Fergus Pitt

Fergus Pitt directs the Investor Group on Climate Change’’s communications work, including strategy, media relations, positioning and identity.

He has more than 20 years experience in sustainable finance, communications, public policy and research. Before joining IGCC in 2022, he led strategic communications at the Impact Investment Group, a prominent and innovative Australian impact investment funds manager, specialising in clean energy systems and green buildings. He previously produced influential work for the independent policy think tank, The Australia Institute, focusing on media policy.

He was a senior research fellow at Columbia University’s Tow Center for Digital Journalism and led the digital products department for ABC Radio.

He holds an MA in business and economics journalism from Columbia University (C.V. Starr Scholar), and a BA (Journalism) from RMIT University.