Emilie works on the origination and management of a portfolio of impact investments that aim to produce positive social and economic change.

Before joining the Foundation, Emilie worked in finance in Amsterdam, London and Singapore. She co-founded an impact banking team at a leading Dutch bank. She also managed the rollout of an innovative lending product to smallholder farmers in developing countries with the aim of having a positive social impact.

Her specialties are blended finance transactions, public and private partnerships and evaluating investment opportunities based on a matrix of impact, risk and acceptable returns.

Emilie is originally from the Netherlands and loves to bike around Sydney on her Dutch transport bike. Her passions are yoga, running and making a long-term impact in Australia – her new home.