Angela Wiebeck Becomes CEO of Impact Europe
Angela Wiebeck has taken the helm as CEO of Impact Europe, the leading network for the continent's impact investment community. She assumes leadership amid significant economic, political, and regulatory challenges in the sector.
Impact Europe's Growth and Leadership Transition
Wiebeck succeeds Roberta Bosurgi, who led the organization since 2019, when it was known as the European Venture Philanthropy Association. Under Bosurgi’s direction, Impact Europe expanded to over 350 members and partners across 40 countries. This diverse network includes foundations, impact funds, banks, financial institutions, corporate impact investors, and public funding bodies.
Angela Wiebeck's Experience in Sustainable Investing
Bringing 17 years of expertise from UBS, Wiebeck has held senior roles, including head of sustainability projects. In this capacity, she drove UBS’s commitment to net-zero emissions and the adoption of the Principles for Responsible Banking.
Between 2017 and 2021, she also led UBS’s impact investing division and oversaw the implementation of its sustainability strategy across various units, including the UBS Optimus Foundation.
“2025 is the year that impact investing has gone mainstream,” says Angela Wiebeck.
Outlook on Impact Investing
Despite current headwinds, Wiebeck believes that momentum behind impact investing will continue to grow, enabling investors to navigate the challenges successfully.
Author's summary: Angela Wiebeck’s appointment as Impact Europe CEO marks a pivotal moment as she guides the expanding impact investment community through economic and regulatory challenges toward mainstream adoption in 2025.