Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Marie Heydenreich is an experienced Investment Manager, specializing in fund investments at Triple Jump. She currently serves as the Investment Manager for the DGGF fund investments, where she is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and managing a portfolio of impact investment funds across Africa. Additionally, Marie is an active member of the Investment Committee for the CEI Africa fund and the Advisory Committee for the Novastar Ventures Africa Fund II.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Investment Manager for the DGGF fund investments at Triple Jump, Marie is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing a diverse portfolio of impact investment funds in sub-Saharan Africa. In this role, she utilizes her extensive expertise in development finance to source and assess promising fund opportunities, and to provide ongoing support and oversight to the fund managers. Marie's efforts have contributed to the successful deployment of capital and the positive social and environmental impact of the DGGF portfolio.
Career Progression
Prior to her current position, Marie held several roles in the development finance and international consulting sectors. She served as a Consultant in Development Finance at Carnegie Consult, where she provided advisory services to clients on a range of financial and strategic initiatives. Marie also gained valuable experience through internships and project assistant roles at organizations such as the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the European Commission.
Academic Background
Marie holds a Master's degree in International Economics and Development from a leading European university, where she specialized in the fields of sustainable development and impact investing.
Areas of Expertise
- Impact investment fund evaluation and management
- Development finance and impact investing
- Portfolio construction and risk management
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship building
- Project management and strategic advisory services
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Marie has demonstrated a strong commitment to driving positive social and environmental change through her work in the impact investing and development finance sectors. Her contributions have included:
- Successful deployment of capital to high-impact investment funds in sub-Saharan Africa, leading to measurable social and environmental returns
- Active participation in the Investment Committee and Advisory Committee of prominent impact investment funds, providing strategic guidance and oversight
- Establishment of collaborative partnerships with local and international stakeholders to enhance the reach and effectiveness of impact investment initiatives
Conclusion
With her extensive experience in development finance, investment management, and impact investing, Marie Heydenreich is a highly valuable asset to the Triple Jump team. Her deep expertise and demonstrated track record of success position her as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to her clients and stakeholders. As she continues to drive the growth and impact of the DGGF fund investments, Marie remains dedicated to leveraging her skills and knowledge to create positive change in the communities she serves.
