Ian Learmonth

Ian Learmonth joined the CEFC as Chief Executive Officer in May 2017. Ian Learmonth had previously served as an independent member of the CEFC Executive Investment Committee. Ian Learmonth has more than 20 years' experience as a financier and investor, working across clean energy and major infrastructure projects, as well as social impact investments. He joined Social Ventures Australia (SVA) in 2011 to establish its Impact Investing team. He structured and launched Australia's first Social Impact Bond, established a dedicated Social and Affordable Housing fund with HESTA and has advised the New Zealand Government on its social bond program. Previously an Executive Director of Macquarie Group for 12 years, Ian Learmonth has investment banking experience in Sydney, Hong Kong and London. He was involved in establishing and leading a number of business channels, including asset finance and direct investment, as well as providing corporate advice in the infrastructure sector. He established and led various businesses, notably renewable energy and carbon credit investments, as well a cross-border structured finance and 'big ticket' leasing transactions. Earlier, Ian Learmonth established Macquarie's IT operating lease business and completed a number of securitisations for both Macquarie Bank and external clients.