Sean McLachlan

Sean McLachlan is currently the Senior Investment Director and Co-Head of the Octopus Sustainable Infrastructure Fund at Octopus Investments, a role he has held since June 2023. His appointment followed a significant tenure at Aviva Investors, where he served as Senior Director and Fund Manager for over seven years, focusing on infrastructure equity investment mandates.123

Professional Background

• Aviva Investors (2016 - 2023): McLachlan was responsible for investment strategy, client engagement, and fundraising within the infrastructure sector.
• Balfour Beatty Investments (2006 - 2016): He worked as an Investment Director, leading investments across various infrastructure sectors such as energy, renewables, utilities, transport, and telecommunications.
• RBC Capital Markets (1998 - 2006): He held the position of Vice President in Energy and Utilities, advising on corporate and project finance transactions.14

Education

Sean McLachlan earned a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Finance and Economics from the University of Calgary in 1992. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder since 2003.34

Current Role

In his current position at Octopus Investments, McLachlan co-leads the Octopus Sustainable Infrastructure Fund alongside Lukasz Michalak. The fund aims to provide growth capital to innovative infrastructure companies that contribute to the UK's net zero goals. Notably, it recently invested in Weev, an electric vehicle charging company.12

Vision and Impact

McLachlan has expressed enthusiasm about his role at Octopus, emphasizing the firm's commitment to investing in technologies that significantly impact society while also offering attractive returns for investors. His leadership is seen as crucial in accelerating the growth of sustainable infrastructure in the UK.12