About
Carlo Chen-Delantar, the only Filipino in WEF's 2026 Young Global Leaders, integrates ESG and circular economy into pan‑Asian investing, co‑founded a Philippine fund and voices its startup ecosystem in media.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningFintechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSaaS
Experience
- Gobi PartnersHead of Sustainabilitycurrent2022 — present
- Gobi PartnersHead of Circular Economycurrent2020 — present
- Gobi-Core Philippine FundFounding Partnercurrent2019 — present
- Gender Lens and Impact Investment Council (GIIC)Founding Membercurrent2023 — presentPhilippines
- Waves For WaterChairman - Philippinescurrent2022 — present
- Waves For WaterBoard Trusteecurrent2020 — present
- Waves For WaterCountry Director2013 — 2020Philippines
- Ellen MacArthur FoundationCircular Economy Pioneercurrent2018 — present
- Core CapitalPartnercurrent2019 — presentPhilippines
- AltumDirectorcurrent2016 — presentMakati Philippines
- The Climate Reality ProjectClimate Reality Leadercurrent2017 — presentGreater Pittsburgh Area
- JCI (Junior Chamber International)International Directorcurrent2014 — presentCebu
- FreelanceProduction Consultantcurrent2013 — presentPhilippines
- World Economic ForumGlobal Shaper2014 — 2025Cebu Hub
- LifemeshCo-Founder2017 — 2020
- FloreiaChief Operating Officer2012 — 2015Cebu
- JCI CEBU INC.Assistant Secretary2013 — 2014Cebu, Philippies
Skills & more
Strategic Partnerships1Business DevelopmentNonprofit Organizations1Venture CapitalEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)1Circular EconomyEarly-stage Startups6Social Entrepreneurship11Entrepreneurship9Volunteer Management4Nonprofits5International Business Development4
+7 more
Program DevelopmentInternational RelationsPress RelationsFundraisingPhilanthropyEvent ManagementPublic SpeakingLanguages English · Filipino
From Carlo's professional profile.
Colleagues at Gobi Partners
Abraiz Abdullah
Analyst, Investment at Gobi Partners
Adlil Zulaikha
Manager, Marketing at Gobi Partners
Adrian Kurnia
Director, Investment at Gobi Partners
Ali Mukhtar
General Partner at Fatima Gobi Ventures
Ameen Iskandar
Executive, IT Operations and Development at Gobi Partners
Angel Chau
Chief Financial Officer at Gobi Partners
Angie Lam
Director, Fund Administration and Compliance at Gobi Partners
Arya Masagung
Venture Partner at Gobi Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Carlo Chen-Delantar?
- Carlo Chen-Delantar, the only Filipino in WEF's 2026 Young Global Leaders, integrates ESG and circular economy into pan‑Asian investing, co‑founded a Philippine fund and voices its startup ecosystem in media.
- Where does Carlo Chen-Delantar work?
- Carlo Chen-Delantar is Partner, ESG and Circular Economy at Gobi Partners.
- What does Carlo Chen-Delantar invest in?
- Carlo Chen-Delantar invests in AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces, SaaS.
