Impact-Linked Finance

Speaker Bio:

Bjoern Struewer is the founder and Co-CEO of Roots of Impact, acting as a trusted advisor and fund manager for impact investors, philanthropists, and catalytic funders. Through its unique impact-by-design approach, Roots of Impact unlocks the potential of capital across the full spectrum to deliver positive outcomes for people and the planet.

He brings more than 20 years of experience in the finance sector, including 12 years at Credit Suisse, most recently as a Managing Director. After leaving the banking industry, Bjoern founded Roots of Impact to make finance purpose-fit for impact and innovation - working closely with partners to pioneer Impact-Linked Finance, develop catalytic capital solutions, and launch funds and facilities for high-impact opportunities.

In addition to his role at Roots of Impact, Bjoern leads the Initiative for Blended Finance, is Co-Chair of the Impact-Linked Finance Fund, and teaches at Oxford’s Saïd Business School, alongside guest lecturer roles in Innovative Finance at other universities.

Zoom link to access Bjoern's session: (TBC)

Assigned readings:

• When Impact Pays: What Roots of Impact Taught Us About Implact-Linked Finance

• The Journey of Impact-Linked Finance

Optional readings and resources: