We Need a Unified Voice: Impact Europe’s New CEO Angela Wiebeck
Impact Europe has appointed Angela Wiebeck as its new CEO, recognized for bridging mainstream finance and impact investing through her 20 years with UBS and Aquila Capital. Speaking from Brussels to Pioneers Post, she highlights the importance of collaboration to address today's critical challenges.
Collaboration with Unlikely Allies
Ahead of Impact Week in Malmö, Leslie Johnston emphasizes the necessity for the impact community to join forces with unexpected partners to confront urgent global issues. She stresses the value of impact investors engaging with social innovators on the ground to create meaningful change.
European Social Enterprises and Pragmatism
Social enterprises in Europe may find stronger support in Brussels than anticipated. However, Toby Gazeley from Euclid Network notes at European Social Economy Week in Spain that these enterprises must stay pragmatic, adapt to shifting priorities, and craft their narratives accordingly.
Growth in Impact Investing
The European Impact Investing Consortium reports significant expansion in impact assets under management. Yet, this capital only constitutes about 2.5% of the potential impact investment across Europe, indicating substantial room for growth.
“We need to have a unified voice.”
Author’s summary: Angela Wiebeck’s leadership emphasizes unity and pragmatic collaboration to expand impact investing and empower social innovation across Europe.