Mr. Spencer leads the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Advisory practice in Australia.

With more than 16 years of experience, Mr. Spencer is passionate about the impact that ESG can have on the allocation of capital and value creation for both companies and communities. He specializes in pre-deal climate, human rights, and ESG due diligence for multi-asset class investors and broader advisory services for corporate clients. This includes ESG and decarbonization strategy development, regulatory compliance (e.g., with the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, and the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) S2 reporting standards), and technical climate risk assessment and scenario analysis.

Mr. Spencer has experience with private and public companies across various industries, including agriculture, core and non-core infrastructure, manufacturing, transport, renewable energy, retail, and financial services.

Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Spencer spent several years working in consulting with KPMG and within leading Australian pension funds, as well as carrying out in-house roles across banking and asset management. His prior experience includes legal, risk management, and responsibility for integrating ESG into public and private market investment decision-making processes.

Mr. Spencer earned a bachelor’s degree in law and a graduate certificate in sustainability strategy and circular economy. He is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).