Thanos Katsantonis

Thanos Katsantonis is a seasoned professional specializing in climate finance and investment, currently serving as Senior Director - Investment Lead at Conservation International since August 2022, focusing on innovative carbon monetization strategies to support nature conservation and climate justice. Additional roles include Research Fellow at Inha University, working on natural language processing models for assessing the financial performance of socially responsible corporations, and Global Climate Investment Officer at the Green Climate Fund, where Thanos managed climate finance initiatives for developing nations. Previous experience encompasses capital raising and investments as VP at Phanes Group - Renewables, and advisory positions at EY and Athens International Airport. Thanos holds multiple advanced degrees, including an MPA from the University of California, Berkeley, with a focus on climate technology and social justice, as well as degrees in Policy & Management, Development Economics, and Banking.