David Walker - Member of the ISFA Selection Committee 2025

We are delighted that David Walker has joined the ISFA - Selection Committee 2025!

David Walker is a seasoned impact investment professional who has dedicated three decades to pioneering fund development and deployment across diverse sectors. His extensive experience includes leadership positions at premier institutions: Deputy Head of Equity Fund Investments at the EIF, Head of Infrastructure Funds in the Climate Change and Environment Division of the EIB, and Director of Private Equity at BMO Global Asset Management. Throughout these roles, he consistently demonstrated expertise in structuring and managing complex investment mandates that deliver both financial returns and meaningful impact.

His expertise spans impact fund creation, infrastructure finance, venture capital, private equity investment, and cross-sector portfolio management. David's current influence extends through his advisory role with Asper Investment Management, Outrigger Impact, and WWF (Scotland), where he continues to shape the evolution of sustainable finance and environmental impact investing.

David shares, "Accelerating Impact has already made waves in impact finance—now 2025 marks a bold step into social finance with the first-ever ISFA cohort. It’s a real privilege to be part of this landmark year, backing a new generation of impact finance leaders looking to shape a fairer future."