Dolph Habeck

Head of Sustainable Solutions, Americas

Dolph Habeck is the Head of Sustainable Solutions at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC Group), where he plays a pivotal role in advancing the bank's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Based in New York, he has extensive experience in capital markets, particularly focused on sustainable finance.

Professional Background

Current Role: As Managing Director at SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., Dolph leads the ESG Capital Markets and Syndicate team for the Americas. His responsibilities include fostering connections between investors and issuing clients on ESG-related topics, thereby enhancing SMBC's capabilities in sustainable financing.1 2
Previous Experience:
- Greensill Capital: Before joining SMBC, he served as Managing Director and Head of Distribution for the Americas, focusing on ESG initiatives.1 2
- Morgan Stanley: Dolph held several leadership positions from 2011 to 2020, including Head of Sustainability and Green Bond Syndicate, where he was instrumental in launching various ESG-focused debt products.1 2
- Goldman Sachs: He worked as an Executive Director in the EEMEA Fixed Income Syndicate.1
- Commerzbank AG and Bear Stearns: Earlier roles included leading teams in emerging markets syndication and debt capital markets.1

Education

Dolph graduated from Lehigh University with a BA in International Relations (Latin America). He also completed a finance program at INSEAD, further enhancing his expertise in financial markets and sustainability.1

Contributions to ESG

Throughout his career, Dolph has been involved in launching significant ESG debt financing products, including:

The first benchmark corporate green bond.
The first corporate green sustainability bond.
The first corporate green bond from Brazil.
The first sustainability-linked bond.2

His work not only emphasizes financial performance but also aims to align business objectives with sustainable practices.

Dolph Habeck's extensive background in finance combined with his focus on sustainability makes him a key figure in driving forward SMBC Group's commitment to responsible banking practices.