We’re proud to partner with world class experts and organisations with exemplary track records of creating real and lasting change where it matters most. With aligned values and a common mission, we’re optimistic that together we can see the UN SDG’s realised in our lifetime.
The UN SDG’s are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. As GII’s focus is parallel to these goals, we can bring about lasting change quicker, together.
Our Advisory board brings together global expertise across three continents working in all sectors using all skill sets.
Experience of 32 years in financial analysis, leadership and strategy across academic and corporate arenas.
Thirty two years experience in rights-based work, international partnerships, leadership and coaching, across corporate, NGO and social enterprise.
Over forty years experience in coaching, implementation, leadership and strategy across academia, corporate, government and NGO arenas.
Thirty years experience in applied research, gender and social inclusion, and policy development, across academia, corporate, government, NGO and social enterprise.
Thirty years experience in leadership, strategy, asset management and alternative investments across corporate and NGO arenas.
Complementing our Advising board we have an additional team of ten people, bringing skills and expertise in market research; financial, market and technical analysis; strategy; leadership; coaching; marketing, communications, design and media; sales, distribution and market entry; digital; operations; transformation and turnaround and project management.
Giles Gunesekera, Founder and CEO, formed the Global Impact Initiative in 2015 with an ambition to mainstream Impact Investing at scale. Combining over 25 years of Fund Management experience with 30 years of volunteering and NGO Directorships across human rights, arts, sports and education, Giles’ unique background, skills and expertise ably qualify him to form the partnerships required to solve large scale social problems.
Creating positive impact requires genuinely global team work. We’re always on the look out for fellow collaborators keen to explore new and innovative ways to inspire greater change. If you’re a like-minded individual or business and think you have something special to offer, we’d love to hear from you.
