Our Sustainable Finance Experts

Former Deputy Head of the Prudential Regulation Authority and Bank of England Executive Director, with senior advisory experience on the European Commission’s Sustainable Finance Expert Group.

A sustainability and communications professional with over 20 years’ experience across Africa, Asia and Europe, having led sustainability and community engagement functions at Standard Chartered Bank Kenya and Unilever East Africa.

Former Head of UK Debt Capital Markets at Credit Suisse. Led the Centre for Sustainable Finance at the University of Cambridge and was an Advisory Panel member of GFANZ, specialising in net zero transition planning for banks.

Former Director and Head of Research at BlackRock, Head of Sustainability Research at Exane BNP Paribas, Senior ESG Analyst at Société Générale, and instrumental in launching thematic funds at Allianz Global Investors.

Independent board adviser and former Chief Risk Officer at Zurich Insurance. A recognised leader in risk management, sustainable insurance, and climate strategy, he serves on WEF and IEA advisory boards, shaping global discussions on energy transition.

Risk expert in financial markets who led Aviva Investors’ UK infrastructure debt platform. Board member of the Investment Researchers in Infrastructure Society and Advisory Board member of EDHEC’s Infrastructure & Private Assets Programme.

With over 30 years’ experience, she led sustainable capital markets and bond growth at BNP Paribas, collaborating with institutions such as the Green Finance Institute, the Impact Investing Institute, and the Grantham Research Institute to advance sustainable finance.

Built and led The Carbon Trust’s sustainable finance practice. Most recently led ESG integration at Global Systemically Important Financial Institution BNY Mellon, holding senior governance roles in regulatory compliance.

Carbon footprinting expert who helps organisations measure and manage carbon use and emissions, with extensive experience developing environmental impact assessments and management plans.

An experienced business transformation and systems change strategist with over fifteen years’ experience helping global companies, including Amazon and EY, evolve into purpose-led businesses.

Over 25 years’ experience in carbon accounting, decarbonisation strategies, and TCFD compliance. He has extensive expertise in emerging markets across financial services, chemicals, natural resources, and healthcare.

She has advised financial firms on climate, biodiversity, and sustainable investment strategies at Kepler Cheuvreux and Trucost. She is also a scientific adviser to the Euronext Low Carbon 100 Index and a fellow of the Institut Louis Bachelier.

Director of Policy and Strategic Partnerships at the Insurance Forum, with experience in international banking and in leading global insurance and risk financing initiatives. Previously managed infrastructure projects and developed disaster risk strategies across Africa.

Sustainable finance expert at the Dutch Fund for Climate and Development, Asia Pacific Bankable Nature Solutions. Former Vice President for Asia Sustainable Finance at WWF Singapore, where he helped clients integrate environmental and social factors into decision-making.

With over 15 years’ experience in insurance and international development, she has held senior roles at Allianz and New York Life Insurance, and served on the Board of the Society of Actuaries (SOA), focusing on index insurance for social impact.

Corporate governance professional with 20 years’ experience in risk management, control, compliance, and valuation. Currently at Central Bank of Brazil, and co-founder and member of BRASFI, the Brazilian Alliance for Sustainable Finance and Investment.

With over 16 years’ experience leading sustainable finance programmes, she has deep expertise in pension funds across APAC and Europe. She advises investors and companies on ESG risk and impact, stewardship strategies, due diligence, and responsible investment governance.

A former Fintech specialist to the UK Government, supporting the FinTech strategy for international trade and investment. An authority in policy, public affairs, and regulatory assistance, supporting UK FinTechs expanding across Europe, North America, and MENA.    

Aligns corporate culture with sustainable value creation, partnering with investment managers to build a fairer society. Member of BSI’s Strategic Advisory Group for Sustainable Finance and co‑author of a British Standard on Responsible Investment Management.

Lawyer with two decades’ experience advising corporations, NGOs, and government bodies on sustainability and regulation. Law Professor specialising in ESG and Climate Law, and an Officer of the Brazilian Bar as well as a Board Member of state and city climate and environmental councils.

Formerly advised the UNEP Finance Initiative and now serves as Senior Adviser to the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). Previously Managing Director of the Climate Disclosure Standards Board, leading global efforts on the TCFD recommendations.

Trailblazer in leadership development who served as African Director of the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership for over a decade. Skilled facilitator of innovation processes, strategic dialogue, and mentorship programmes.

A strategist with 25+ years of senior leadership in sustainable finance, currently spearheading the Climate Safe Lending Network – a multi-stakeholder initiative driving climate alignment across the banking industry.

Former Director of Capital Requirements and Related Risks at HSBC Global Markets, where she worked with global teams to align the bank with Basel III. She has a background in quantitative modelling and leads advisory on optimisation strategies.

Senior adviser to a CEO‑led community of more than 200 leading sustainable businesses. Previously led climate initiatives at a major oil company, driving over $15 billion in climate investments, and was the founding chair of a billion‑dollar energy transition venture fund.

With over 20 years’ experience in finance and technology across Europe and Asia, she drives innovation in financial instruments for supply chain and SME financing. She has delivered training programmes for GIZ and ADB.