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Giles Gunesekera of Global Impact Initiative
- Published December 06, 2022 11:14PM UTC
- Publisher Maan Perez
- Categories Executive Interviews
Global Impact Initiative (GII) creates impact investments seeking both a positive financial return and a positive social impact for its clients and stakeholders. The business works with sovereign wealth funds, central banks, insurance companies, corporations, pension plans, endowments, foundations, family offices, private banks and retail investors to create bespoke investment solutions in partnership with some of the world’s largest and most successful organisations.
Learn about the Gender Equality Fund with CEO Giles Gunesekera and GII’s other investment opportunities through this interview.
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