Simone Utermarck
Simone Utermarck is a Senior Director, Sustainable Finance at the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) based in London. She is part of the Secretariat that supports the Principles, Secretary to the Advisory Council and the Global Sustainable Finance Council (GSFC) and also the voluntary Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings and Data Products Providers. Her other roles include(d) being a member of the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance, the UK Stakeholder Discussion Forum and the ASEAN Joint Sustainable Finance Working Group Industry Advisory Panel (IAP).
Simone joined ICMA in January 2020. After having trained as a banker in Germany, in 20+ years she gained international experience living and working in Europe, the United States, Asia and the GCC in various roles with Thomson Reuters, S&P Global Ratings, Bloomberg, PwC, Ernst & Young, DaimlerChrysler Global Capital Services.
Simone holds a double degree in International Business from Dublin City University (DCU), Ireland and the ESB Business School, Reutlingen Germany. She also completed the International Certificate in Investor Relations and the CFA Level 1.
Empowering financial services
Empowering financial services
Speaker's Agenda
Panel Session: As global awareness of environmental sustainability continues to grow, the Blue Economy has emerged as a crucial area for investment that supports both economic growth and ecological balance. This session will delve into the vital role that sustainable finance plays in nurturing and expanding the Blue Economy—encompassing everything from sustainable fishing and aquaculture to marine renewable energy and eco-tourism.
Join our expert panelists as they explore innovative financial strategies and investment opportunities within the Blue Economy. They will discuss the latest trends, the importance of risk assessment and management in marine and coastal projects, and how finance can be a catalyst for supporting sustainable ocean-based industries.
Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in financing the Blue Economy, as well as insights into how these financial practices contribute to a sustainable future for our planet's oceans.
Moderator: Malcolm Falzon, Partner, Camilleri Preziosi
