New Chair Doris Honold brings 25 years finance experience to Climate Bonds Initiative global market expansion plans

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New Chair Doris Honold brings 25 years finance experience to Climate Bonds Initiative's global market expansion plans

 

LONDON, 25/11/2022, 11:30 AM: Ms. Doris Honold has been appointed Chair of the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI), a non-profit organisation focused on mobilising global capital for Climate action.

Ms. Honold is the former Group Chief Operating Officer of Standard Chartered Bank and a veteran of the German, Swiss and global banking industry.

The Climate Bonds Initiative works with investors, banks and governments around the world on supporting the rapidly growing USD 2 trillion green bonds market.

Climate Bonds' Board of Trustees provides operational and strategic oversight for the UK-registered charity.

 

Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative:

"We are thrilled to have Doris Honold join the Climate Bonds Board of Trustees as Chair. She brings immense expertise and experience to our mission of mobilising global capital for climate action."

 

Doris Honold, Chair, Climate Bonds Initiative:

"I am honoured to take on the role of the Chair of the Climate Bond Initiative. CBI is truly one of the world's most important initiatives that brings together governments, banks, corporations and asset managers to build a green future."

 

Bill Winters, CEO, Standard Chartered Bank:

"I am delighted that Doris Honold, a Standard Chartered Bank alumni and our former Group COO, has been elected as Chair of the Climate Bonds Initiative, one of the most impactful NGOs in global Climate Finance."

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Leena Fatin,

Senior Communications & Digital Manager
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Leena.fatin@climatebonds.net

 

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About Climate Bonds Initiative: The Climate Bonds Initiative is a non-profit organisation focused on promoting large-scale investment in the low-carbon economy. 

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