Maximilian Martin, Ph.D.
About Maximilian Martin, Ph.D.
Maximilian Martin, Ph.D., serves as the Global Head of Philanthropy at Lombard Odier Group and has extensive experience in sustainable finance and social impact. He founded the Apparel Innovation Consortium and has contributed significantly to academia and philanthropy through various roles and publications.
Work at Lombard Odier
Maximilian Martin serves as the Global Head of Philanthropy at Lombard Odier Group. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the firm's philanthropic initiatives and strategies. His role involves overseeing various philanthropic projects and aligning them with the firm's commitment to sustainable finance and social impact.
Education and Expertise
Maximilian Martin holds a Ph.D. in economic anthropology from the University of Hamburg. His academic background supports his expertise in sustainable finance, social entrepreneurship, and impact investing. He has also served as a visiting lecturer at the University of St.Gallen since 2004, where he has contributed to the education of future leaders in these fields.
Background
Maximilian Martin is the founder of Impact Economy, a position he has held since 2010. He has been active in Geneva, Switzerland, for over a decade, focusing on sustainable finance and social impact. Additionally, he has been a member of the Board of Directors at The Womanity Foundation since 2010, furthering his commitment to social change.
Achievements
In 2014, Maximilian Martin created the Apparel Innovation Consortium to address environmental challenges within the apparel industry. He authored the primer 'Status of the Social Impact Investing Market' for the UK Cabinet Office in 2013, contributing to the discourse on social impact investing. He also led the transaction for the ICRC 'Program for Humanitarian Impact Investment' as a co-sponsor.
Publications
Maximilian Martin has published numerous articles and position papers, which are available on SSRN. His book, 'Building the Impact Economy: Our Future, Yea or Nay,' published in 2016, discusses sustainable finance and its implications for energy transition and capital market modernization. He developed the first university course on social entrepreneurship in Europe in 2003.