With an extensive track record in sustainable finance, Hussein brings over 15 years of experience and has partnered with prominent organizations such as IFC, EBRD, World Bank, EIB, European Commission, KFW, FMO, AFD, and USAID. He has played a pivotal role in supporting financial institutions in both advanced and emerging markets develop and implement sustainable finance strategies and transition plans. His core competence lies in materiality assessments, integrating climate risk, portfolio alignment, scenario analysis, and guiding institutions towards low carbon pathways.

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Marjan is a Senior Sustainable Finance Specialist with over 20 years of professional experience supporting clients in navigating and taking actions on ESG and sustainable finance transformation & strategies in applied context. He specializes in targeted client advisory helping to accelerate climate transition and advance inclusive growth by reflecting sustainability criteria, especially climate change, in financial markets and real-sector operations. This includes building internal capacities on the business, regulatory and technical perspective of green and sustainable finance, including leading the clients understand financial products, demonstrate sustainable investment strategies and methods, and the significance and use of ESG data, ratings & labels.

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Relja is Sustainable Finance Specialist with engineering background and more than 10 years of experience on climate and sustainability related projects, provides strategic advice to different financial institutions in defining and implementing ESG strategies, setting the climate risk management framework, policies, and procedures. Supports clients in developed and emerging markets on setting sound ESG governance structures, ambitions and KPIs, developing green and sustainable lending frameworks and products, selecting the right sustainability reporting standard (GRI, ESRS, IFRS) and building capacity on overall ESG management, green lending, and carbon footprint measurement practice.

With over 14 years of experience in credit risk management and advisory, this expert is a seasoned professional specializing in risk modeling, regulatory compliance, and Basel framework implementation. Previously, he was Risk Advisory Director at Deloitte, they provide strategic guidance to financial institutions on risk management practices, leveraging extensive expertise gained from senior roles at UniCredit Group and UniCredit Bank Serbia. As Vice President of Group Wide Credit Risk Modeling in Milan, he drove the development and implementation of advanced credit risk models across the group, ensuring alignment with global regulatory standards. Previously, as Head of Credit Risk Modeling and Senior Credit Risk Expert, he led teams focused on Basel II/III compliance, model validation, and enhancing risk frameworks in the banking sector. ​

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Masa is a Corporate Sustainability Expert with economics and environmental policy background and over 10 years of international experience across corporate, government and non-profit advisory in projects related to ESG, sustainability, climate policy, renewable energy, decarbonisation and innovation. She has a proven track record of advising companies and financial institutions on integration of ESG and climate risks in business models, development of ESG strategies and roadmaps, and development of ESG and sustainability reports aligned with the EU and international reporting standards. Masa’s specific area of expertise lies in green technologies and green transition, areas in which she advised 20+ companies. Additionally, Masa is experienced in designing and implementing sustainability-focused capacity building and acceleration programmes for companies of all sizes (ranging from startups to large corporates). ​

Hirak is a Sustainable Finance Specialist with over 17 years of experience in climate and sustainable energy finance across diverse geographies, including developing and emerging economies. He brings deep expertise in the design, analysis, and implementation of climate and energy transition projects, effectively bridging technical, regulatory, and financial dimensions to drive decarbonization and sustainability outcomes. He has advised a broad range of clients, including energy ministries/utilities, public/private institutions, FIs, IFIs/DFIs, and corporate clients on a wide array of strategic and operational topics. These include renewable energy technology transitions (including green hydrogen), financial transaction advisory, decarbonization strategies, and the development of enabling sustainable policy and regulatory frameworks. Hirak has strong expertise in power and energy market operating structures, renewable energy policy support instruments and innovative financing mechanisms, techno-economic and cost-benefit analysis, project finance/financial modelling, tariff/PPA analysis, and advising clients on investment strategy, business models, credit enhancement, and de-risking instruments. His portfolio includes leading technical assistance projects and managing sustainable energy credit lines for banks and DFIs, where he has overseen activities ranging from project scoping and loan product design to capacity building and project piloting.

Goran brings over 10 years of experience in financial service industry. Hiscore competence lies in climate due diligence, climate risk materialityassessment and supporting financial institutions to integrate sustainability ascore part of their operations.

Goran holds Sustainable and Climate Risk(SCR) certificate issued by Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP).

Chole is experienced data scientist with a strong foundationin mathematics and physics, specializing in climate and big geospatial dataanalysis. Her strong focus is on assessing both physical and transition risk,integrating climate risk considerations into investment decisions, stresstesting scenarios, and risk management frameworks. By analyzing data onphysical risks, transition risks, and regulatory developments, she providesvaluable insights to bank executives and regulators, helping them understandthe potential impacts of climate change on financial stability and assetvaluations. Chloe brings a unique blend of quantitative skills andenvironmental knowledge that allows her to develop robust models tailored tothe specific needs of financial institutions. ​

With extensive experience in financial leadership, sustainability, and capital markets, Khash is a proven executive specializing in corporate finance, strategic growth, and integrating sustainable practices into business operations. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Atlantic Coastal Acquisition Corp. and as Founder and CEO of Solino.mn - Central Trading Exchange LLC, where he led innovative financial solutions. His tenure as CFO at Chinggis Khan Bank and Managing Director of Finance at the State Bank of Mongolia highlights his deep expertise in financial governance, risk management, and promoting responsible banking practices. Additionally, Khash has advised the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on strengthening financial systems while advancing sustainability and development priorities. This combination of entrepreneurial leadership, institutional finance, and a commitment to sustainable growth makes him a valuable leader within CLA’s team of global experts.​

Sam, a CPA and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), brings over 12 years of financial services experience across Canada, the Cayman Islands, and Kenya, with a focus on hedge fund accounting, regulatory compliance, and anti-financial crime frameworks. At CLA, Sam applies his expertise in integrating IFRS S2 Climate-Related Disclosures to help clients navigate sustainability and risk management challenges. His career includes roles at UBS, Mitsubishi, and KPMG in Kenya and the Cayman Islands. Sam currently teaches Financial Services courses at the Nova Scotia Community College School of Business. He is a member of the Capital Market Authority of Kenya Working Group, advising on derivatives instruments and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), and serves on several boards, chairing Finance, Audit, and Risk Committees.​

Nino, a seasoned risk and sustainability expert, brings over 19 years of experience in governance, risk management, compliance, and sustainability advisory across global financial institutions. Currently advising clients at CLA on IFRS S2 Climate-Related Disclosures and sustainability integration, Nino helps organizations align risk and reporting practices with international standards, driving resilience and strategic value. She provides strategic advisory services to transform risk frameworks into competitive advantages. Previously, as Head of Enterprise Risk Management and Deputy CRO at the Bank of Georgia, she established and led the bank’s first ERM function, enhancing risk culture and posture for a London Stock Exchange-listed, systemically important bank. Earlier roles include senior leadership in operational risk and compliance at Westpac Institutional Bank in Australia.​

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Marcellois a Climate Finance Quantitative Expert at Climate Lens Advisors (CLA). Hespecializes in quantitative methods to derive actionable insights anddecision-useful, forward-looking climate related information for loan officers,bank analytics, risk managers, capital planners, and C-Suite executives. Thistypically includes modelling portfolio alignment, decarbonization pathways,climate scenarios, and stress testing frameworks. He has thus far supported CLAon climate finance and risk assessment for leading banks in Georgia, NorthMacedonia, Kenya, Moldova, and Jordan. He was previously with DeloitteLuxembourg Risk Advisory Division where he excelled in bridging regulatory gapsin sustainable finance, developing climate risk assessment models, andenhancing model integration.​

Marija is an Office Manager with a degree in OrganizationalSciences and extensive experience in coordinating teams and optimizingadministrative processes. She plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operationof daily business activities and provides consistent support to the team inachieving both operational and strategic goals. Committed to professionalgrowth, Marija has also earned a certification in Front-End Development,further enhancing her ability to integrate technology into organizational solutions.

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