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Katapult

Co-Managing Director, Asia Ocean Fund

📍 KE, Kenya 🏷 Governance & Public Policy 🗓 Posted 1 Apr 2026
  • Lead the Asia Ocean Fund as Co-Managing Director, establishing it as a premier blue economy investment platform across Asia Pacific whilst balancing commercial rigour with systems-level thinking on ocean, climate, and economic interconnections
  • Drive strategic development of the fund's investment thesis, identifying priority sectors and high-potential opportunities within maritime decarbonisation, renewable energy, green shipping, biodiversity, circular resources, and sustainable aquaculture
  • Build and maintain a robust investment pipeline across Asia Pacific, overseeing the complete investment lifecycle from sourcing and screening through diligence, structuring, committee presentation, and exit planning
  • Manage portfolio value creation by leading due diligence processes, structuring transactions, serving as board director or observer for portfolio companies, and partnering with founders to accelerate scaling and growth
  • Foster ecosystem development by engaging externally with investors, founders, corporates, policymakers, and partners, whilst leading the accelerator programme and Technical Assistance Facility to strengthen the ocean innovation pipeline

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