Impact Investor and Sustainability professional
13+ years experience | Africa and Asia | agriculture | climate solutions & infrastructure
Member of the Sustainability Committee at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
NEWS
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTOR GLOBAL
Mariana as speaker for the second year in a row at the Infrastructure Investor Global Summit in Berlin 2025.
‘Sustainable infrastructure over ESG? Adapting to changing sentiments in sustainability’ - alongside a first-class panel including Greg Scott (Senior Portfolio Manager - Private Markets at Phoenix Group), Isabella da Costa Mendes (Founding Partner at ImpactA Global), Christopher B. ( Chief Underwriting Officer for The Development Guarantee Group) and Bérénice Arbona (Head of Infrastructure Debt at La Banque Postale).
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
Mariana was appointed as Sustainability Committee Member at The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). The Committee is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of ICAEW’s strategy and policies on sustainability.
The Committee draws members from accountancy firms, businesses, NGOs and academia.
BUILDING COMMUNITY
Mariana is a Founder Committee member of the London Africa Network - the community for founders, investors, operators, civil servants, media, innovators and creatives who operate in the UK Africa corridor and are building its startup, tech, investment, innovation & creative ecosystems.
Small Foundation has provided London Africa Network with unrestricted grant funding to help support the network’s plans to manage the growing community, capture impact, and plan for sustaining and increasing the network
Services
investors and donors
For investors, DFIs, donors, philanthropic houses and foundations, Mariana Graca is able to carry out market research, investment pipeline search, project management of due diligence right up to design of monitoring and evaluation of impact investing related programs
1-on-1 coaching session (30 - 60 mins)
Whether you are student/graduate or business owner Mariana Graca is able to provide advice on impact and sustainability sector career building or investment preparedness and strategy for your business.
board and COMMITTEE roles
On a mission to empower and assist Africa-focused and impact companies Mariana Graca, is open to advisory roles.
Looking for a speaker for your event with domain expertise?
Mariana Graca is an experienced public speaker able to engage with a range of audiences. Please get in touch to discuss in person or virtual formats, providing details of event and budget.
