Kora Krause — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Head of Responsible Investment at Waterland, focusing on sustainability in liquid and private markets.
Over 15 years of experience in sustainable finance and strategy.
Previously held positions at Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Deutsche Bank, and DWS as VP Corporate Strategy and M&A.
Certified ESG Analyst (EFFAS).
Holds an MBA from ESMT Berlin and Peking University, and a BBA from the Hamburg School of Business Administration.
Worked as a columnist for Börsen-Zeitung and authored articles in financial newspapers including Handelsblatt and FAZ.

Biography

Kora Krause serves as the Head of Responsible Investment at Waterland, where she focuses on sustainability across liquid and private markets. She brings over 15 years of experience in sustainable finance and strategy, advising a diverse range of companies on sustainability, decarbonization, and ESG-driven value creation.

Prior to joining Waterland, Krause held significant roles at the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Deutsche Bank, and DWS, where she served as VP Corporate Strategy and M&A.