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To replace linear norms, we need to adjust fiscal policies and practices and ensure funding for circular solutions. This session will bring together on stage the directors of multilateral development banks to shape a common vision for the role of finance in the transition to a circular economy. For the first time these leading institutions from different regions will converse openly in public. They will share their perspectives, aiming to pave a unified voice and vision for the future of finance and build a common approach to accelerate the transition to a circular economy.
The Circularity Gap Report 2024 and the MDBs Circular Economy Working Group
Marc de Wit
Managing Director
Circle Economy Consulting
Marc leads the Amsterdam-based impact consulting firm Circle Economy Consulting. He is a seasoned consultant with more than 15 years’ experience helping clients implement circular solutions. Marc is a recognised thought-leader on the circular economy. He is regularly invited to speak at global fora and is featured in media. He holds several external advisory roles including at WEF and the UN. He initiated the Circularity Gap Report, a global scorecard for circularity launched yearly at Davos. Marc holds a PhD in sustainable resource use.
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Marvin Nusseck
Senior Strategist
Circle Economy
Marvin works for the finance programme of Circle Economy Foundation and leads its strategic direction. Marvin initiated the company's "circularity exchange network" which supports major financial institutions in their circular transition. He also runs projects in the Dutch financial sector in the Kopgroep Circulair Financieren. His expertise lies in developing strategic solutions around financing challenges and measuring the circular economy. He has also led the R&D work on circular indicators and metrics as a secretariat member of the Circular Economy Indicator Coalition (CEIC). Previously, he worked in business consulting and development in the DACH area (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). As a freelancer he has years of experience in the electronic equipment (waste) sector. Marvin holds an MSc in political economy from the Universiteit van Amsterdam and a BSc in business economics.
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MDBs’ shared circular economy vision and regional case studies
Al-Hamndou Dorsouma
Division Manager, Climate Change and Green Growth
The African Development Bank (AfDB)
Al-Hamndou Dorsouma leads AfDB’s efforts on climate change in Africa, including building climate resilience and low carbon opportunities into the bank’s investments, and supporting the bank’s engagement on the circular economy as a strategy for climate resilience and green growth. Dr Dorsouma’s academic background is in geography and environmental management. He also worked for other international organisations, namely the Observatory of Sahara and Sahel (OSS) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
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Gianpiero Nacci
Director of Climate Strategy and Delivery
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Gianpiero Nacci is responsible for business support and policy dialogue in the corporate sectors, as well as energy and infrastructure at the EBRD. He also leads their work on climate adaptation, resilience and nature finance. He has 25 years’ experience in climate finance, sustainable energy, climate corporate governance, sustainable business, a circular economy and climate resilience. Gianpiero joined the EBRD in 2003 and has led the development of clean manufacturing, sustainable energy and carbon emission reduction investments for corporate clients. He holds an MSc in mechanical engineering from the Politecnico di Torino and an MSc in renewable energy from the University of Oldenburg Germany.
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Nicola Pochettino
Director of Environment and Natural Resources Department
European Investment Bank (EIB)
Nicola Pochettino’s work at EIB in Luxembourg covers water, the bioeconomy and the circular economy. Prior to joining EIB, he worked at the International Energy Agency in Paris and in various positions in the financial sector and the energy industry, both in Italy and the UK. Nicola is a CFA charterholder; he holds a master of science in nuclear engineering from the Polytechnic of Turin and a master's in economics and management of energy and the environment.
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Milagros Rivas Saiz
Managing Director, Advisory Services
IDB Invest
Milagros Rivas Saiz joined IDB Invest in 2021, where she is responsible for leading the climate change, gender and inclusion, SME development, digitalisation and public-private partnerships areas. Before joining the IDB Group, Milagros worked for the International Finance Corporation as global head of strategy director and global head of advisory services, a position in which she helped develop highly sustainable projects and open markets to private investment. Previously, she was an Executive Committee member of Acciona Energía and a consultant with McKinsey & Co. She earned a master’s in civil engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain and is a member of the World Economic Forum’s network of experts on climate and energy transition.
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Andrea Liverani
Lead Specialist
The World Bank
Andrea works for the environment, natural resources and blue economy global practice of the World Bank’s Europe and Central Asia region. He is also the lead author of the bank's report “Squaring the Circle: Policies from Europe’s Circular Economy Transition”. Andrea has over 20 years’ development experience in research and policy assignments as well as financial and advisory support to governments, with a focus on sustainability and climate. Before joining the World Bank, he worked for the OECD, and previously held positions in government, academia and private consulting. Andrea holds a PhD and an MSc from the London School of Economics.
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Marc de Wit
Managing Director
Circle Economy Consulting
Marc leads the Amsterdam-based impact consulting firm Circle Economy Consulting. He is a seasoned consultant with more than 15 years’ experience helping clients implement circular solutions. Marc is a recognised thought-leader on the circular economy. He is regularly invited to speak at global fora and is featured in media. He holds several external advisory roles including at WEF and the UN. He initiated the Circularity Gap Report, a global scorecard for circularity launched yearly at Davos. Marc holds a PhD in sustainable resource use.
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Marvin Nusseck
Senior Strategist
Circle Economy
Marvin works for the finance programme of Circle Economy Foundation and leads its strategic direction. Marvin initiated the company's "circularity exchange network" which supports major financial institutions in their circular transition. He also runs projects in the Dutch financial sector in the Kopgroep Circulair Financieren. His expertise lies in developing strategic solutions around financing challenges and measuring the circular economy. He has also led the R&D work on circular indicators and metrics as a secretariat member of the Circular Economy Indicator Coalition (CEIC). Previously, he worked in business consulting and development in the DACH area (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). As a freelancer he has years of experience in the electronic equipment (waste) sector. Marvin holds an MSc in political economy from the Universiteit van Amsterdam and a BSc in business economics.
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Bridging from public to private: Finding synergies and working together
Jellie Banga
Executive Board Member
Invest-NL
Jellie Banga works for the national promotional institute for the Netherlands. Currently managing an investment capital of approximately €2 billion, Invest-NL’s strategic goal is to speed up transitions in the field of the carbon neutral economy, bio-based and circular, deeptech (providing advanced technology solutions for deep societal challenges), agrifood and life sciences. This is done not only by directly investing in innovative companies but also via financial product development and market development. She has 20+ years’ experience in the financial sector and was CCO and COO at Triodos Bank, a European bank focused on sustainability and societal transition from 2012 to 2021.
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Solange Rouschop
Chief Sustainability Officer
ABN AMRO
Solange was appointed as CSO for ABN AMRO Bank in January 2023. In this role she is responsible for driving their sustainability transition. During her 25-year career she has held diverse positions within the ABN AMRO Group, including multiple supervisory positions, and has lived and worked in six different countries. In her last position she was the bank’s country executive in Belgium and has held responsibility for sustainability in previous positions as well. She holds a master’s in business economics and is a Certified European Financial Analyst.
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Marc de Wit
Managing Director
Circle Economy Consulting
Marc leads the Amsterdam-based impact consulting firm Circle Economy Consulting. He is a seasoned consultant with more than 15 years’ experience helping clients implement circular solutions. Marc is a recognised thought-leader on the circular economy. He is regularly invited to speak at global fora and is featured in media. He holds several external advisory roles including at WEF and the UN. He initiated the Circularity Gap Report, a global scorecard for circularity launched yearly at Davos. Marc holds a PhD in sustainable resource use.
Read full bio
Marvin Nusseck
Senior Strategist
Circle Economy
Marvin works for the finance programme of Circle Economy Foundation and leads its strategic direction. Marvin initiated the company's "circularity exchange network" which supports major financial institutions in their circular transition. He also runs projects in the Dutch financial sector in the Kopgroep Circulair Financieren. His expertise lies in developing strategic solutions around financing challenges and measuring the circular economy. He has also led the R&D work on circular indicators and metrics as a secretariat member of the Circular Economy Indicator Coalition (CEIC). Previously, he worked in business consulting and development in the DACH area (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). As a freelancer he has years of experience in the electronic equipment (waste) sector. Marvin holds an MSc in political economy from the Universiteit van Amsterdam and a BSc in business economics.
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Way forward and call to action
Marc de Wit
Managing Director
Circle Economy Consulting
Marc leads the Amsterdam-based impact consulting firm Circle Economy Consulting. He is a seasoned consultant with more than 15 years’ experience helping clients implement circular solutions. Marc is a recognised thought-leader on the circular economy. He is regularly invited to speak at global fora and is featured in media. He holds several external advisory roles including at WEF and the UN. He initiated the Circularity Gap Report, a global scorecard for circularity launched yearly at Davos. Marc holds a PhD in sustainable resource use.
Read full bio
Marvin Nusseck
Senior Strategist
Circle Economy
Marvin works for the finance programme of Circle Economy Foundation and leads its strategic direction. Marvin initiated the company's "circularity exchange network" which supports major financial institutions in their circular transition. He also runs projects in the Dutch financial sector in the Kopgroep Circulair Financieren. His expertise lies in developing strategic solutions around financing challenges and measuring the circular economy. He has also led the R&D work on circular indicators and metrics as a secretariat member of the Circular Economy Indicator Coalition (CEIC). Previously, he worked in business consulting and development in the DACH area (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). As a freelancer he has years of experience in the electronic equipment (waste) sector. Marvin holds an MSc in political economy from the Universiteit van Amsterdam and a BSc in business economics.
