Philipp Müller Appointed CEO of Blue Earth Capital to Lead Next Growth Phase in Impact Investing

Blue Earth Capital, a prominent impact investor managing over $1.5 billion in assets, has announced the appointment of Philipp Müller as its new CEO, effective October. Müller comes from BlueOrchard Finance, where he served as CEO since 2020. During his tenure at BlueOrchard, Müller led the firm to grow its assets under management to more than $5 billion, significantly expanding its impact across more than 100 countries and improving financial access for over 300 million people in emerging and frontier markets.

Müller’s extensive experience includes a leadership role at Partners Group, where he served as Senior Vice President of Investment Solutions. In that position, he was responsible for overseeing investment strategies and developing tailored solutions for institutional clients. His expertise in both impact investing and institutional finance positions him to lead Blue Earth Capital into a new phase of growth and expansion in the global impact investment landscape.

The appointment of Müller comes at a crucial time when impact investing is gaining more attention due to pressing societal and environmental challenges. Urs Wietlisbach, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Blue Earth Capital, expressed confidence in Müller’s ability to lead the firm’s next phase of growth, stating that his leadership would be pivotal in addressing these challenges.

Müller, in his statement, expressed excitement about joining Blue Earth Capital, citing the firm’s mission, strong values, and commitment to delivering meaningful impact. He emphasized the importance of the firm’s foundation-owned structure and its focus on integrity and entrepreneurial spirit. Müller is looking forward to building upon the existing foundation to drive future growth and impactful change.

Source: Africacapital