Director of Impact Funds & Ventures
Sustainable Finance Initiative
Francesco is a sustainable finance professional with over 8 years of experience in impact investing in Europe and Asia. He is a Director of Impact Funds & Ventures at the Sustainable Finance initiative in Hong Kong, where he focuses primarily on venture capital and venture investments. Prior to that, he was with a Swiss-based impact asset manager where he gained experience in private debt and public-private partnership solutions across the microfinance, sustainable agriculture, and energy sectors. He holds a BA in Economics from USI in Switzerland and an MSc in Management from Cass Business School in the UK. Certifications: CESGA® Certified ESG AnalystCESGA® Certified ESG Analyst EFFAS - The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies Insignia Ventures Academy: Certificate in Venture Capital Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Standards Certificate PRI Applied Responsible Investment