Who we are
Over 15 years of Impact Investing in Asia
Asia Impact world encompasses various entities, with a primary focus on investments fostering positive social and environmental impact in India and Southeast Asia.
Our Luxembourg-based holding, Asia Impact SA, stands as the flagship entity within the group, serving as the General Partner of the investment funds. With over 15 years of experience, it undertakes the responsibility of overseeing operations and actively pursuing the success of the funds.
The two main investment vehicles include a private equity fund (RAIF SICAF fund) and a public equity fund (UCITS fund), both regulated and facilitated by professionals such as regulators and investment managers who are integral members of a significant European network.
The Board of Directors at Asia Impact SA, along with global promoters of Asia Impact, comprises a distinguished group of individuals leveraging their extensive knowledge and experience to guide the fund's strategic decisions.
The Investment Committee, comprised of renowned experts in the field, plays a pivotal role in evaluating potential investment opportunities and driving the fund's growth.
“Driving fast growth”
Collectively, with over 15 years of experience, all these entities form a team of professionals collaborating to deliver robust performance and generate impactful returns for the investors in the funds.
The Team
Prior to setting up Asia Impact, Paolo founded CreditAccess, a microfinance group having now 4,6 million clients and 20,000 employees in India and Southeast Asia. In 2022, after being CreditAccess CEO for 15 years, Paolo decided to become a non-executive director in the board of CreditAccess India NV. Paolo has more than 20 years of experience in innovative business and financial initiatives. Prior to setting up CAI, he served as Managing Director of CTM Altromercato, Advisor of the Council of Europe, President of Microcredit Scrl, MicrocreditCoop, and the European Fair-Trade Association.
Matteo actively contributed to the set-up of Asia Impact, of which he is a Board Member. He is also a Member of the C-Quadrat Group Executive Committee and Chairman of CQ Asset Management in London. He is also the Former Executive Director in the Private Wealth Management Division of Morgan Stanley (London), previously with Societe Generale. Matteo holds a BA in Economics (110/110 summa cum laude) and completed the Investment Management Program at the London Business School.
In the Asia Impact ecosystem, Christian is the Portfolio Manager for private equity and private debt investments in India and he is also in charge of the development of new initiatives. Christian has more than 20 years of experience in financial services, especially in microfinance. He joined CreditAccess Asia in 2008 as Chief Investment Officer responsible for the operations of the company in India. He was also a Board Member of CreditAccess Grameen. In 2011, Christian set up Bina Artha Ventura, a microfinance company based in Indonesia, where he has been CEO until 2019. Before joining CreditAccess, Christian worked for Oracle e MF Rating (a leading microfinance rating agency) as Regional Head for Asia and NIS countries.
Massimo has more than 20 years of experience in the financial sector and microfinance. He sits on the board of all the operating companies of the CreditAccess network and he is the Chief Risk Officer of CreditAccess India NV. Before joining CreditAccess, he worked for Microfinanza Srl, carrying out several consultancies in corporate governance and business planning worldwide. Massimo also worked as a TA Field Expert for Symbiotics SA, an investment advisor and portfolio manager focused on Impact Finance. He was a co-founder and Board Member of MF Rating Srl, an international microfinance rating agency. Moreover, Massimo was chair of the Steering Committee for the Risk Management Initiative in Microfinance (RIM) and a professor at the Training Program of Boulder Institute.
Olivia is Communication & Investor Relations Manager at Asia Impact Invest. Olivia has more than 15 years of experience in primary financial institutions such as UBS, Mediobanca and LGT where she was Business Manager and UHNWIs Relationship Manager. Olivia graduated in Economics and Finance at Bocconi University in Milan.
With a deep commitment to Impact Investing in India and Southeast Asia, Lucas has built a strong network of investors, family offices, and entrepreneurs, with a particular focus on Italy and Germany. As a co-founder and board member of several companies and investment vehicles in Private Equity and Venture Capital, he has demonstrated expertise and leadership in the financial sector. His background in business administration in the television and media industry adds a unique perspective to his work here at Asia Impact.
Eugenia is Legal & Compliance Manager at Asia Impact. Prior to joining us, Eugenia was Corporate Secretary & Business Assistant to the CEO of CreditAccess India NV. Eugenia worked in the legal department of several companies based in the Netherlands, Switzerland and USA. Eugenia has a LLB (Bachelor of Laws) in International and European Law (master in corporate law) from The Hague University in the Netherlands and a Postgraduate Degree from BPP Law School of London.
Jean-Baptiste is Head of Business Analysis and Reporting at Asia Impact. He manages the research team investigating Asia Impact’s core investment themes. Before joining the company, Jean-Baptiste was Senior Portfolio Manager at C-QUADRAT Asset Management, where he directly invested across multiple asset classes (corporate bonds, convertible bonds, equities…). Jean-Baptiste has 14 years’ experience in the investment industry.
Francesco is the Investment Manager at Asia Impact. Before joining Asia Impact, Francesco worked as an intern for a year at CreditAccess, focusing on financial and operational reporting. Francesco has a BSc in International Business Administration and an MSc in Business Information Management from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.
Weronika has expertise in multiple domains: legal advice, drafting and reviewing contracts and ensuring full compliance with national and international laws, particularly within the financial sector. She worked in pharmaceutical and trading companies in Switzerland and in Milan, Italy. Weronika's academic background, acquired from Jagiellonian University, Milan State University, and the Hague Academy of International Law, has greatly contributed to her legal proficiency, to her several publications and to her speeches into various international legal conferences.
Stefano has gained extensive experience in the financial sector, with a particular focus on Credit Risk Management during an internship at Mediobanca. He has demonstrated competence and dedication in his field during his work as an Academic Tutor at Arizona State University and has completed internships at AlpenBank Aktiengesellschaft and CreditAccess Philippines Financing Company, developing a solid understanding of the international banking sector.
As Research Manager, Leonardo leverages his expertise in economics and international policies to take a broader approach to investment opportunity research. With previous internship experiences at IAI (Istituto Affari Internazionali) in the Multilateralism and International Economics program, and as Business and Investment Analyst at Asia Impact, he has honed his analytical skills. He graduated summa cum laude in a double master's degree in Economics and International Policies from Università della Svizzera Italiana and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. In addition, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Trento.
As a Business Developer, Jessica is tasked with driving forward Business projects that can bring innovation to the Asia Impact ecosystem. In the past, she has served as the head of commodity trading and administrative and accounting activities for a trading business, where she managed negotiations with clients, suppliers, and transportation companies, as well as contract drafting. She has also obtained a diploma in legal, economic, and business expertise from ITES Caio Plinio Secondo.
In Asia Impact, Véronique is Accountancy & Administration Manager. Before joining the Team, Véronique has covered the same position in a food company and in other small companies in Canton Ticino. From 2012 to 2014 she held the position of Accounting Assistant for MFA Sarl – Lugano branch, later renamed Credit Access Asia N.V, Amsterdam – Lugano branch. Véronique has many years of experience in Accounting and HR Management. After obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management in France, Véronique completed her accounting training in Switzerland, where she arrived in 2006.