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Martin Whittaker
CEO at JUST Capital
Martin Whittaker is a prominent figure in the fields of sustainable finance, impact investing, and corporate social responsibility. He is best known as the founding CEO of JUST Capital, a nonprofit organization that aims to catalyze private sector leadership on major societal challenges.12
Professional Background
Martin Whittaker has over 30 years of experience working at the intersection of global business, investing, philanthropy, and social and environmental impact.1 His career includes several notable positions:
- Founding CEO of JUST Capital
- Co-founder and Board member of the CREO family office investment syndicate
- Member of the Forbes Finance Council and Forbes Contributor
- Commissioner to the World Business Council on Sustainable Development's inequality initiative
Previous Roles
Before his current position at JUST Capital, Whittaker held various leadership roles in the impact investing and sustainable finance sectors:
- Founding partner and investment committee member at Sonen Capital
- Director of MissionPoint Capital Partners
- Senior Vice President at Swiss Re (Environmental and Commodity Markets team)
- Managing Director at Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, Inc.
Education and Expertise
Martin Whittaker holds impressive academic credentials:
- Ph.D. from the University of Edinburgh
- MBA from the University of London
- M.Sc. from McGill University
- B.Sc. from the University of St. Andrews
He has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto and has been invited to speak at prestigious business schools such as Yale, Columbia, Harvard, and MIT.1
Recognition and Influence
Whittaker's expertise and contributions to the field have earned him significant recognition:
- Named to the 2020 NACD Directorship 100 (most influential people in corporate governance)
- Included in Business Insider's 2020 List of 100 People Transforming Business12
As a member of the Forbes Finance Council, Martin Whittaker contributes articles and insights on topics related to sustainable finance, impact investing, and corporate responsibility.34 His work at JUST Capital focuses on defining corporate justness and equipping the market with data, tools, and insights to promote just capitalism.2
