Laurent Babikian

Laurent BABIKIAN is a seasoned professional with a career spanning over two decades in financial markets and sustainable finance.

He has a strong background in private equity, product development, and sustainability, focusing on accelerating the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive economy.

Laurent's experience includes various leadership roles at CDP, a prominent environmental reporting platform, where he provided crucial environmental data and tools to enable the creation of Paris-aligned financial products.

Passionate about driving a mindset change among leaders, Laurent emphasizes the importance of companies and financial institutions embracing sustainable practices to remain competitive and profitable in the upcoming decades.

He is actively involved in organizations such as the CEM and serves on advisory boards like the Euronext Low Carbon 100 index and the French GreenFin environmental label.

Known for his expertise in sustainable finance, ESG, and impact-driven strategies, Laurent is multilingual, fluent in Portuguese, English, and French.

Laurent holds an Executive MBA from IESE Business School and studied Banking Finance Insurance at Universit\u00e9 Paris Dauphine - PSL.

His affiliations include past engagements as a Faculty Lecturer at HEC Paris and various leadership roles at CDP, showcasing his dedication to promoting corporate sustainability and regenerative economics.

With a keen focus on strategic thinking and sustainable business models, Laurent BABIKIAN continues to be a respected figure in the field of sustainable finance and environmental impact.