ISABEL ZHANG ZHANG

Investment Analyst, International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group)
DC, United States
Isabel is an investment analyst for climate-related projects at the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group focussed on private sector development in emerging markets. Her areas of responsibility include the global renewable energy supply chain, energy efficiency and climate smart agriculture. Prior to joining the World Bank, Isabel worked at Goldman Sachs as an equity research analyst, advising institutional investors on long-term investment opportunities. Isabel is passionate about solving global environmental challenges and believes that the path toward a more sustainable future requires the collaboration between key decision-makers – scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, policy-makers, and crucially, requires educating and persuading the public on the shared vision. She is honoured and excited by the opportunity to be part of the Homeward Bound community of female role models. Born in Spain, Isabel is fluent in Spanish, Mandarin and English, and was selected as a member of the UK Parliament’s Diaspora Emerging Leadership Programme. For fun, Isabel loves travelling, scuba diving and yoga.