Ian Learmonth
InvestorInvestment Committee Member at Virescent Ventures · CEO at Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)
Greater Sydney Area
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About
Ian Learmonth has served as Chief Executive Officer of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation since 2017. He brings more than 25 years of experience in finance and investment across clean energy and major infrastructure projects in Australia and internationally, including over 20 years at Macquarie Group in senior roles across Sydney, London, and Hong Kong. Prior to the CEFC, he established Social Ventures Australia's impact investment business, where he structured Australia's first Social Impact Bond and raised a dedicated Social and Affordable Housing fund.
Experience
- Clean Energy Finance CorporationCEOcurrent2017 — presentSydney, Australia
- Social Ventures AustraliaExecutive Director, Impact Investing2011 — 2017Sydney, Australia
- Macquarie GroupSenior Managing Director1998 — 2011Hong Kong, London & Sydney
- NatWest MarketsDirector1996 — 1998Hong Kong
- Macquarie GroupAssociate Director1989 — 1996Sydney
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ian Learmonth?
- Ian Learmonth has served as Chief Executive Officer of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation since 2017. He brings more than 25 years of experience in finance and investment across clean energy and major infrastructure projects in Australia and internationally, including over 20 years at Macquarie Group in senior roles across Sydney, London, and Hong Kong. Prior to the CEFC, he established Social Ventures Australia's impact investment business, where he structured Australia's first Social Impact Bond and raised a dedicated Social and Affordable Housing fund.
- Where does Ian Learmonth work?
- Ian Learmonth is Investment Committee Member at Virescent Ventures.
- Where did Ian Learmonth go to school?
- Ian Learmonth studied at The University of Queensland (Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Commerce).
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Also worked at Social Ventures Australia13
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