Where did Charlotte Ward go to school?

Charlotte Ward studied at University of Sydney (MEnvSc, Applied Environmental Science); University of Bristol (BSc (Hons)).

Charlotte Ward

Investor

Head of Unilever's Climate & Nature Fund at 100+ Accelerator / AB InBev

United Kingdom

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About

Charlotte Ward heads Unilever's Climate & Nature Fund and serves as an Investment Committee Member. With over 20 years of experience in impact investment, private equity, venture capital, and philanthropy, she has worked across supply chain transformation, ESG, and climate finance in emerging and developed markets. Her background spans infrastructure, agriculture, financial services, conservation, and healthcare sectors across Africa, Asia, North America, Latin America, and Europe.

Experience

UnileverHead of Unilever's Climate & Nature Fundcurrent2022 — presentLondon, England, United Kingdom
ImpactA GlobalAdvisor, Impact Committee Membercurrent2024 — present
OKAVANGO CAPITAL PARTNERS (UK), LTDAdvisor & Investment Committee Member2020 — 2025
Global Innovation FundManaging Director, Head of Portfolio and Climate2022London, England, United Kingdom
Global Innovation FundManaging Director, Portfolio & Investment2018 — 2022London
PayGo EnergyMember Board Of Directors (nominee Observer)2021 — 2022
DrinkwellMember Board Of Directors (GIF nominee Observer)2019 — 2022
Volta CapitalLEAP Credit Committee Member2018 — 2022
Babban GonaMember Board Of Directors (GIF nominee Observer)2020 — 2021
AHL Venture PartnersSenior Partner and Chief Operating Officer2014 — 2018Nairobi
M-KOPA SolarBoard Observer (nominee)2017 — 2018
PowerGen Renewable EnergyBoard of Directors (nominee)2016 — 2018Nairobi, Kenya
EsokoBoard of Directors (nominee)2016 — 2018
Lundin FoundationDirector of Europe (interim)2017 — 2018London, England, United Kingdom
Lundin FoundationPortfolio Director2014 — 2017Nairobi, Kenya
EFTA LtdAdvisory Board Member (nominee)2014 — 2017
ZoonaBoard Observer (nominee)2015 — 2016
GSM AssociationGlobal Program Manager, GSMA Mobile for Development2011 — 2014Nairobi, Kenya
CVS Consulting (Africa) LtdDirector2008 — 2014Nairobi, Kenya
Deutsche BankVP, Global Markets AsiaPac2003 — 2007
Deutsche BankAssociate, Global Electronic Execution Group2000 — 2003London and Hong Kong

Skills & more

Talent ManagementClimate FinanceClimate Change AdaptationVenture FinancingStrategy30Business Development26Portfolio Management11Entrepreneurship4Finance5Business Strategy9Business Planning6Strategic Planning3

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Program ManagementEmerging MarketsTradingRenewable EnergyEnergy EfficiencyPrivate EquityMobile DevicesEquities

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Colleagues at 100+ Accelerator / AB InBev

Adam Spunberg

Global Head of Operations at 100+ Accelerator / AB InBev

Alexa Montalvo

Executive Assistant, AB InBev at 100+ Accelerator / AB InBev

Andrea Brillembourg

Global Senior Sustainability Manager at 100+ Accelerator / AB InBev

Andreína Morales

Global Scouting & Partnerships Manager at 100+ Accelerator / AB InBev

Ann Tracy

Chief Sustainability Officer at 100+ Accelerator / AB InBev

Anne Bedarf

Global Manager, Packaging Sustainability at 100+ Accelerator / AB InBev

Camila Becerra

Global Sustainability Manager at 100+ Accelerator / AB InBev

Camila Sarria

Global Sustainability Junior Manager at 100+ Accelerator / AB InBev

Frequently asked questions

Who is Charlotte Ward?: Charlotte Ward heads Unilever's Climate & Nature Fund and serves as an Investment Committee Member. With over 20 years of experience in impact investment, private equity, venture capital, and philanthropy, she has worked across supply chain transformation, ESG, and climate finance in emerging and developed markets. Her background spans infrastructure, agriculture, financial services, conservation, and healthcare sectors across Africa, Asia, North America, Latin America, and Europe.
Where does Charlotte Ward work?: Charlotte Ward is Head of Unilever's Climate & Nature Fund at 100+ Accelerator / AB InBev.
Where did Charlotte Ward go to school?: Charlotte Ward studied at University of Sydney (MEnvSc, Applied Environmental Science); University of Bristol (BSc (Hons)).

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Also attended University of Bristol306

Chris BischoffInvestment Team at General Catalyst Saran DaviesInvestor at Moonfire Ventures Thomas RubensInvestor at DN Capital Annabel StoddartOffice Manager and Executive Assistant at Medical Excellence Capital Michael PatersonCo-Founder & former CTO of Beamery Alicia TaylorInvestment Director at Pembroke VCT

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Shared employers

Also worked at Unilever229

Julian LuttermanInvestor at DN Capital Gizem CakilInvestor at OpenView Venture Partners Stacey HeroInvestor at Third Rock Ventures Ashu GargInvestor at Foundation Capital Joanna Skoler GilmanChief Marketing and Communications Officer at .406 Ventures Petra MeyerInvestor at Golden Seeds

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