Fellows

Meet the Nature Fellows: 23 Visionaries Driving a Sustainable Future Across Africa

Nicholas Kabaso

CEO, Lusaka Securities Exchange PLC

Experienced in banking, capital markets, and investment management across African markets.

Sabelo Blessing Nkosi

EThekwini Municipality

Senior Manager for Biodiversity Planning, focused on open space systems and biodiversity tools.

Alessandro Michele Scalco

Rand Merchant Bank

Alessandro Michele Scalco – Rand Merchant Bank Expert in investment banking and sustainable finance, with a focus on private debt and equity.

Diederick Ferrandi ("Dee")

Natural Heritage Capital

Manager focused on nature-positive enterprises, formerly with McKinsey.

Samir Randera-Rees

WWF South Africa

Manager of Green Trust and Corporate Engagements, aligning corporate strategies with conservation.

Daniel Elhardus Jooste

Nedbank

Principal in Sustainable Finance Solutions, leading ESG and circular economy advisory.

Melat Mengesha Hailemelekot

Meridiam

Senior executive at Meridiam, advancing sustainable infrastructure and social equity.

Astou Diagne

BlackRock

Climate investment expert, with past experience at Acumen and co-founder of Tamaji.

Anthony Munene Murage

ICEA Lion

Product Development Manager with 24 years in Kenya’s insurance industry.

Mburu Hezekiah Macharia

Kenbright Actuarial & Financial Services

Chief Actuary & MD, with 16+ years in actuarial science.

Eric Genson Kaburu Naivasha

KCB Group

Head of Sustainable Finance, expert in green financing and climate risk.

Brenda Reson Sapuro

Enyuatta EcoJustice Centre

Environmental lawyer and founder advocating for marginalized communities.

Kipkorir Koskei

Insurance Development Forum

Director of Strategic Partnerships & Policy, experienced in financial and disaster risk.

Beatrice W. Karanja

Natural State

Founding Executive Director and Advisor, leading a natural capital incubator.

Stephen Kinuthia Macharia

FSD Africa Investments

Principal, Investments; led deals worth over USD 500M.

Cecilia Bjerborn Murai

FSD Africa

25 years in sustainable finance and policy with IFC and UNEP.

Atna Mutago Chituti

Development Bank of Namibia

Manager of Environment and Social Sustainability, focused on sustainable finance.

Vatosoa Rakotondrazafy

IUCN

Regional Coastal and Ocean Governance Manager; advocate for small-scale fishers.

Dipeeka Ramgolam

Mauritius Commercial Bank

Sustainability expert integrating environmental strategies in banking.

Phillip Tapera Kuvawoga

IFAW

Senior Director of Conservation, with experience in wildlife crime and landscape conservation.

Hellen Dalali

Equity Bank Tanzania

Head of Sustainability, managing climate, nature, and ESG risks.

Adeleke Gbenga Sheriff

Access Bank PLC

AGM heading Group Environmental and Social Risk Management, with 20 years in finance.

Sarah Scott

Kijani Pamoja

Founder passionate about linking finance to nature and local livelihoods through innovative economic models.