Angela Jhanji

Managing Director at EQT Partners

Angela Jhanji is a prominent figure in the field of sustainability and private equity. She currently serves as a Managing Director at EQT Group, where she leads Sustainability Integration for EQT's Private Capital business line.1 In this role, she drives sustainability value creation throughout the investment lifecycle, supporting ESG due diligence and working with deal teams to drive adoption and measurable outcomes.

Professional Experience

Angela's career spans various sectors and roles:

EQT Group: Managing Director (2022 - Present)1
Grant Thornton LLP: Advisory Practice Lead, ESG & Sustainability (2020 - 2022)1
Accenture: Senior Manager, Strategy & Sustainability (2011 - 2020)1

She has also held board positions with Raleigh International and UK Youth.1

Education and Expertise

Angela's educational background includes:

Masters in Public Administration from Columbia University1
BA in Political Science from the University of Nottingham1
Sustainable Finance and ESG Investing studies at NYU Stern School of Business1

Her expertise lies in sustainability strategy, ESG integration, and social justice policy. She is known for her work in aligning capital markets with sustainability goals and driving value creation through ESG initiatives.2 3

Additional Roles and Recognition

Adjunct Professor: Columbia Climate School, teaching Sustainability Value Creation in Private Markets1
World Economic Forum Global Shaper1
Yunus and You Business Mentor1

Angela was also shortlisted for the Young Achiever category at the Asian Women of Achievement Awards, recognized for her work in empowering young people and changing the dialogue of good business.1

While the query specifically mentions a role as Sustainability Committee Board Member (EQT X) at Dechra, this exact position is not directly mentioned in the provided search results. However, given her current role at EQT Group and her extensive experience in sustainability, it's possible that she holds this position as part of her responsibilities at EQT, which may involve working with portfolio companies like Dechra.

Experience

Managing Director at EQT Group (2022 - Present)

Advisory Practice Lead, ESG & Sustainability at Grant Thornton LLP (2020 - 2022), Senior Manager, Strategy & Sustainability at Accenture (2011 - 2020), Policy Officer at Nottingham City Council (2009 - 2010), Policy Advisor at London Borough of Hounslow (2007 - 2010)

Education

Masters in Public Administration (MPA), Economic Policy, Advanced Management & Sustainable Finance at Columbia University in the City of New York, BA, Political Science at University of Nottingham, Sustainable Finance and ESG Investing at NYU Stern School of Business