Elsbeth Bloemert

Elsbeth Bloemert has extensive work experience in various financial and development institutions. Elsbeth is currently working at CBRE Investment Management as the Director of Corporate Development EMEA. In this role, they are responsible for business strategy, improving financial performance, and coordinating complex transactions. Additionally, they are involved in charity work and works on diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Prior to their current role, Elsbeth worked at FMO - Dutch Development Bank as a Portfolio Manager and Investment Manager. In these positions, they were responsible for designing and setting up investment funds and programs, selecting partners, and managing funds. Elsbeth also led deal teams on complex and innovative impact deals, specializing in sectors such as agriculture, food, water, infrastructure, and manufacturing.

Elsbeth also served in different roles at Climate Fund Managers, including as a Member of the Board of Advisors for Climate Investor One and as the Director of the Management Board for the Development Fund of Climate Investor One. In these roles, they oversaw the financing of renewable energy projects in developing markets.

Before working at FMO and Climate Fund Managers, Elsbeth served as a Corporate Banker at Rabobank Food & Agribusiness, focusing on international clients in the food processing sector. Elsbeth managed client relationships, monitored financial performance, and structured credit transactions.

At the beginning of their career, Elsbeth worked as an Advisor at KPMG Nederland, specializing in financial services consultancy for asset managers, banks, and pension funds.

Overall, Elsbeth Bloemert's work experience demonstrates their expertise in business strategy, investment management, renewable energy financing, and financial services consulting. Elsbeth has a strong focus on impact and sustainability, with a particular interest in sectors such as agriculture and renewable energy.

Elsbeth Bloemert completed their Master's degree in Policy & Organisation Studies at Tilburg University in 2005. Additionally, they participated in the Masterclass on Corporate & Project Finance, Venture Capital at the Amsterdam Institute of Finance. In 2020, Elsbeth attended Nyenrode Business University for a program focused on Excellence in Female Leadership. Elsbeth also received training in Credit Risk Management at Moody's and completed training in IFC Performance Standards, ESG, and Impact at FMO-inhouse. In 2019, Elsbeth acquired skills in debate from the Nederlands Debat Instituut, and in 2018, they studied the Role of the Director and the Board internationally at the Institute of Directors (IoD). Furthermore, Elsbeth obtained Prince II certification for project management in 2007.