Nicole Martens

Nicole Martens

Head of impact investing research at Krutham

Nicole Martens is the head of impact investing research at Kkrutham. In this role, Nicoel works with Finance-first an social-first clients ranging from banks to Philanthropies, to develop and implement mechanisms to improve social outcomes while meeting financial targets. Nicoles’s expertise includes advancing Africa’s transition to a low-carbon economy and leveraging innovative finance mechanisms to achieve financial returns with positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) outcomes. Nicole joins from Old Mutual Investment Group where she was head of Stewardship. Her 15 year career has covered impact investing and consulting, including head of Africa and Middle Eastt for the United Nation’ Principles for Responsible investment.