Who has the ability to really ‘move the needle’? Our 2026 class of sustainable private markets influencers highlights the individuals shaping the sustainability and impact investing landscape.
We put this list together with two main aims. One is to give recognition to those spending time – going above and beyond – to further sustainability across wider private markets. The other is to pinpoint the individuals with the influence or wherewithal to truly ‘move the needle’ when it comes to the positive impact private markets investing can have on society and the planet.
We did not take submissions for this list; we sought out the individuals who we believe are positioned to drive forward, or capitalise on, specific sustainability challenges or opportunities. Who is in a position to accelerate the energy transition? Who will interrogate the connection between sustainability and financial returns? Who will create an investable model for nature? Who will contribute to a more inclusive economy? Who will expand or shape the impact investment universe?
This list stands alongside, rather than replaces, our previous list, which was published in 2024. While the world can change a lot in two years, private markets investment is a long-term pursuit. Those on our original list are still shaping the industry. As always we welcome our subscribers’ feedback.
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