James Donovan

James Donovan is an entrepreneur focused on impact investing that generates measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial return. With more than 25 years of investment banking and entrepreneurial expertise, Donovan has invested in the areas of sustainability, healthcare, education, technology and data management. He is co-founder and CEO of ADEC Innovations and Chairman of the Global CEO Alliance. Donovan delivers innovative ESG solutions to Fortune 1000 corporations, and his companies have developed some of the most advanced applications that promote ethical and sustainable practices in the corporate world. He is also closely involved with the United Nations South-South Cooperation and the UN Environment Programme. He is based in Istanbul, Turkey.