Kawien Ziedses des Plantes 2026 speakers

“• Kawien Ziedses des Plantes is Head of Sustainable Impact and member of the credit committee at Oikocredit International.
• She holds a master’s degree in economics from the University of Amsterdam and journalism from Syracuse University, New York.
• As a certified integrated risk and sustainability advisor, she ensures all stakeholders are served and sustainable development goals can be achieved.
• Her work areas include a programme on how end-client outcomes data can inform decision making for financial service providers and investors.
• Grew up in rural Kenya, Liberia and Nigeria before coming to Europe to study.
• Already 20 years in financial services, including Price Waterhouse and ING Group before joining Oikocredit.
• Convinced outcomes data is essential and transparent disclosures are paramount.”