I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
I have a passion for social impact investing and want to see it become a core part of individuals and businesses portfolios.
Colleen Ebbitt (USA) works as a Fundraising specialist at mothers2mothers in South Africa, an organization that supports HIV-positive pregnant women to deliver healthy babies.
My background
International Economics from the University of Kentucky and over 7 years of work experience in private banking with JP Morgan.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
I am seeking to develop a broader base of skills and think that the ICats programme presents a fantastic opportunity to do this while also being able to make a valuable contribution in return.
Katherine Jones (United Kingdom) works as an Operations Manager Fellow at Varthana in India. Varthana is a non-banking finance institution that fills the financing gap to affordable private schools by providing infrastructure and project loans to school proprietors.
My background
More than 10 years of work experience including being Director of Social Enterprise and Advisory at ClearlySo and in management and finance in well know financial institutions such as the Royal Bank of Scotland and UBS.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
... of my drive to have a positive impact on social organizations around the world, by professional interest and experience in organizational growth and strategic development, and my passion for travelling, exploring new communities, and supporting sustainable change.
David Hayman (United Kingdom) works as Program Expansion Fellow at Educate Girls in India which focuses on improving girls’ enrolment, retention and academic performance in government schools.
My background
7 years of work experience in Project Management including Senior Head of Operations at the Prince’s Trust. In addition, David created the successful social enterprise Future First in the UK.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
I am looking for an opportunity to make other people benefit from my experience in project management, communication and donor liaison, as well as from my social skills and high motivation. I am positive that the ICats Program provides the opportunities that I am looking for.
Camille Barras (Switzerland) works as a Fundraising Fellow at Educate Girls in India which focuses on improving girls’ enrolment, retention and academic performance in government schools.
My background
Masters in Public Policy and Management from the University of Lausanne and Bern. Over 4 years of experience working as a project manager and researcher.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
I would like to continue my career on the non-corporate side, creating impact where I feel it is really needed. I believe that being part of the ICats Program will be an amazing start.
Alexandra Birladianu (Romania) works as Senior Communications Manager at Aangan Trust in India which improves the quality of life for abandoned children in juvenile homes.
My background
Bachelor in Communications and Public Relations and 5 years of experience in telecommunications in the philanthropic sector.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
I am looking to use the skills from my private sector career to impact change in the developing world.
Whitney Cox (USA) works as a Fundraising Specialist at Lumni in Colombia, a company that finances tertiary education of underprivileged students.
My background
Over 10 years of experience in finance and asset management.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
... it is a fantastic opportunity to broaden my horizon and get good exposure.
Aditya Boyal (India) works as a Technical Maintenance Specialist at Meds & Food for Kids in Haiti which treats and prevents malnutrition through locally produced peanut-based fortified foods.
My background
MBA from the University of Sheffield and over 9 years of work experience concentrated mostly in the engineering and business development sectors.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
I would like to use my MBA training to make a positive difference to society. I am keen to put forth my recent internship experience in Melbourne on Shared Value, a new concept in business where corporations can actually work on a business model that solves societal problems at the core. Furthermore, being a scholar of the Asian Development Bank, I intend to pay forward by using the strategy, consulting and skills I developed here at MBS.
Gemeniano Crisante (The Philippines) works as Grower Management Specialist at KFI in the Philippines, a company that specializes in the sustainable growing, sourcing, and trading of high-quality agricultural crops.
My background
MBA from the University of Melbourne and over 7 years of work experience at Hewlett-Packard as a IT service and project manager.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
I like the idea of helping to build up something and living abroad for some time. This program seems like a very interesting way of combining my interests / skills with a good cause.
Martin Zuercher (Switzerland) works as Chief Financial Consultant at Javara in Indonesia a company that provides smallholder farmers and local agricultural processors in Indonesia with a holistic solution that allows them to reach broader markets.
My background
Business Administration studies from the University of St. Gallen and over 10 years of work experience in finance and controlling as well as project manager.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
I want to make my personal contribution to support great ideas and concepts that are not primarily driven by profit maximization but rather by their positive social impact on those members in the society that are generally excluded from public and private goods. The ICats Program gave me the choice to make it happen and become connected with similar minded fellows all over the world. I am very happy to have made that choice.
Alexander Klein (Germany) works as Business Development Associate at Big White Wall in London which is an online early intervention service for people in psychological distress.
My background
Master degree in International Business Studies from the University of Maastricht and Postgraduate MSc in Health Economics from London School of Economics with over 9 years of work experience in the healthcare industry.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
I want to work for international development by sharing my skills and knowledge of starting and expanding social enterprises in creative and cost effective ways, earned through more than 4 years of experience in social development. The ICats Program provides the perfect opportunity to help new startups across the globe become impactful and sustainable.
Ahmad Jawad Asghar (Pakistan) works as an Impact M&E Fellow with LGT Venture Philanthropy.
My background
Computer Engineer with over 5 years of work experience in the social development and education sector.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
I would like to be able to do more with my skills than making my employer and shareholders more money. Social enterprises have become an interesting phenomena and I would like to apply what I know and help those that would benefit and where I can see tangible value to these enterprises.
My background
MBA from Macquarie Graduate School of Management and over 18 years of work experience including working for the government and being a regional operations manager.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
I see the ICats Accelerator Fellowship program exactly in line with my vision of how business should work: as a win-win situation. I knew I wanted to work in impact financing and work in a field that would be aligned with my core values: being respectful to everyone, and always find justice. For that in order to be achieved, I believe reducing inequalities is a first step to take.
My background
Bachelor in Business from HEC Montreal, Master in Development Finance from the University of Manchester. Over 4 years of work experience including being equity research analyst at an asset management firm and former entrepreneur.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
I’m inspired by socially and environmentally responsible organizations that are fostering sustainable economic development, and I believe this opportunity would allow me to add value to the program, while continuing to grow professionally and personally.
My background
MBA from the University of Massachusetts and over 7 years of work experience including working at National Geographic doing financial planning and analysis.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
I would like to work in a sector that meaningfully contributes to society, and I believe impact investing and social enterprises have incredible potential to catalyze positive change. Bridging my professional skill set and a social impact organization, the ICats Fellowship program is an excellent opportunity to participate in and transition into this bourgeoning sector.
Rachel Messina (USA) works with our portfolio organization Mydentist in Mumbai, India in support of their ecommerce and digital marketing activities.
My background
6 years of experience in the ecommerce and digital marketing sectors in New York City, most recently as Director of Ecommerce at Tamara Mellon. Graduated with a BA from Skidmore College.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
It offers the possibility to work with a social enterprise - and for a community - by applying my professional experience. I truly believe that social business - with the support of impact investors - is a sustainable way to improve the quality of life of less advantaged people and I am impressed by LGT VP’s contribution to social change. It is an exceptional opportunity to work with one of LGT VP’s portfolio companies and the ICats Program provides a great framework to maximise the benefit for both, the portfolio company and the fellow.
Kathrin Hassler (Switzerland) works as a Finance and Business Development Officer at Meds & Food for Kids in Haiti, an organisation which treats and prevents malnutrition through production and distribution of highly nutritious, peanut-based Read-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF).
My background
Bachelor’s degree in Business Law and over 10 years of work experience, lastly for Credit Suisse AG in Zurich and Hong Kong in asset finance.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
After 5 years living in developing countries and getting a first-hand experience of the global inequalities, I would like to design and scale sustainable business models that would create a social impact, especially in the BoP segments. The Icats Fellowship gave me the opportunity to get fully engaged in this process, learning from Bive's experience in improving access to healthcare services in Colombia.
Andrea Ruzo Garcias (Spain) works with our portfolio organization BIVE in Manizales, Colombia.
My background
Masters Degree in International Business from the ESCI - University Pompeu Fabra and 5 years experience as Business Development Consultant in the private and public sectors in ASEAN countries.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
It allows me to work for Dr. Consulta where we are aiming to solve the health gap problem for uninsured low income population, enabling me to do the job I love so much while helping create hope for people and helping drive a sustainable change for the health industry in brazil at the same time.
Eliana Albaranes (Israel) works as Financial Planning & Control for Dr. Consulta in Brazil , a company that provides low-cost high-quality outpatient clinics focused on low-income population.
My background
MPA from SAIS Johns Hopkins and over 12 years of experience in finance and budgeting.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
I wish to aprehend and contribute to impact investing, eager to put my enery, drive and skills into moving a portfolio organisation forward. I am looking forward to priceless professional and personal mind-opening experiences.
Irina Hotz (Switzerland) works with our partner organization the Jacobs Foundation to support their TRECC - Sustainability through strengthening education in Ivory Coast - Program.
My background
4 years of professional experience in marketing and project management. Masters degree in Economics, majoring in Economic Policy from the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
I wanted to be part of a network of like-minded people who are seeking sustainable and local solutions to vexing global problems.
Elizabeth West (USA) works with our partner organization the Jacobs Foundation to support their TRECC - Sustainability through strengthening education in Ivory Coast - Program.
My background
Masters in International Science and Technology Policy from George Washington University. Previously worked as a Senior Impact Investment Officer at the Aga Khan Foundation and as a Program Manager at the Philanthropy Advisory Service at FasterCures, a center of the Milken Institute.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
... of my desire to share and learn from experiences and also developing business solutions that solve major global challenges and contribute to poverty reduction in the world, especially in Africa.
Peter Gasterias Tenywa (Uganda) works with our partner organization the Jacobs Foundation to support their TRECC - Sustainability through strengthening education in Ivory Coast - Program.
My background
Economics majoring banking and finance from the French University of Bejaia, Algeria, with over 5 years of work experience in local and international development focusing on business and enterprise development working with women and children at the grassroots on several startup.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
I have always had a passion for social impact investing, and this is such a great opportunity to leverage my private sector skills to contribute to help less advantage people.
Amy Zheng (China) works with LGT VP's China investment team in Beijing, China.
My background
Master degree from HKUST and Bachelor degree from Tsinghua University, over 9 years of work experience concentrated private equity and venture capital investments.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
I consider Impact Investing to be a key driver for sustainable and inclusive development in emerging economies. Moreover, LGT VP is a highly purpose-driven impact investment fund with enough flexibility in terms of investment criteria and investment vehicles to effectively support organizations with proven social impact. I believe this is a perfect opportunity for me to continue growing as a professional and to further understand the sector in Colombia.
Santiago Cortes (Colombia) works for the LGT VP's Latam investment team in Bogota, Colombia.
My background
Masters in Strategic Management and 5 years of experience in diverse sectors and organizations including Kiva.org, the United Nations and a global consulting firm across South East Asia, East Africa and Latin America.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
I believe that this 1-year fellowship is a great way for me to gain valuable impact investing experience on the ground. LGT VP has gone to great lengths to support fantastic organizations with both social and environmental impact and I would like do my part in helping out and see how it can be fostered further.
Paolo Limcaoco (Philippines) works for the LGT VP's SEA investment team in Manila, Philippines.
My background
Filipino, graduated with a Master of Business Administration from the MIT Sloan School of Management, more than four years’ experience in investment banking and one year experience working with social enterprises.
I joined the LGT Impact Fellowship because
It is a fantastic opportunity to work with entrepreneurs and help them scaling high social and environmental impact solutions.
Alberto Rossi (Italy) works with LGT VP's Latam investment team in Saõ Paulo, Brazil.
My background
MBA at INSEAD and Master of Science in Finance at Bocconi University, about 7 years of work experience in management consulting and investments.
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