Kimberley Abbott

Kimberley Rose Abbott is the Founder and CEO of Vested Impact, a company with a mission to redefine the concept of a millionaire as someone who impacts millions of lives rather than someone defined by their earnings.13 Here are some key details about her:

Professional Background

Kimberley founded Vested Impact in January 2019.3 The company uses a proprietary algorithm to measure the societal impact of businesses, helping investors make decisions based on where their money will have the most positive effect.3 Prior to Vested Impact, Kimberley:

• Worked as an Innovation Tech Lead for UN Peacekeeping operations3
• Founded a social enterprise in India focused on women's economic empowerment1
• Served as CEO of Social Impact Innovation Ltd3
• Was a Non-Executive Director at Epic CIC, a youth development organization3

Education and Expertise

Kimberley is an engineer by background and has expertise in impact assessment and data analytics.1 She studied at the University of Wollongong.3

Achievements and Recognition

• Won the 2022 UBS Female Founder Award24
• Vested Impact was named in the 2020 100 Meaningful Businesses list1
• Selected to present at the 2022 Paris Peace Forum on measuring non-financial impact of companies1
• Participated in programs like Accenture FinTech Innovation Lab, FCA & City of London's Digital Sandbox, and UBS' Project Female Founder1

Leadership Philosophy

Kimberley believes that vision, empathy, and humility are the three most important qualities for a good leader.2 She emphasizes the importance of integrity and keeping her team motivated by connecting their daily tasks to the larger impact of Vested's mission.2

Kimberley's ultimate vision is to change how we value money and its power, believing that it's possible to both make a difference and make money simultaneously.1