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Kookai Chaimahawong

Reimagining innovation, impact, and investment

Kookai Chaimahawong is a prominent figure in Vancouver's business and sustainability ecosystem. She currently serves as the Executive Director for the Centre for Climate and Business Solutions at UBC Sauder School of Business.23 In her role, she focuses on accelerating climate action through business innovation, leveraging her background in impact investing, startup operations, and ESG strategy.2

Kookai has been involved with the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum (VEF) since September 2018, progressing through various leadership positions.2 She was appointed as the Chair of VEF in 2023, after serving as Co-Chair from September 2021 to September 2023.12

Her career highlights include:

  1. Venture Partner at The51, a VC firm focused on women-led businesses (November 2021 - January 2023)2
  2. ESG Partner at UpperStage.Capital, an impact-focused private equity firm (November 2021 - January 2023)24
  3. Investment Analyst at Pangaea Ventures (April 2018 - January 2019)2
  4. Partnership Consultant at UNDP (June 2016 - December 2018)2

Kookai holds an MBA from the University of British Columbia and has received several certifications in sustainability and ESG investing.2 She was recognized as one of the Globe and Mail Changemakers in January 2023.2

Highlights

Jan 30 · linkedin

"Is #ESG a passing trend or the future of business?"

"How are companies navigating the complexities of ESG implementation amidst stringent #reporting demands and #stakeholder expectations?"

"Can businesses truly balance short-term profitability with long-term #sustainability commitments?"

Whenever I browse through my LinkedIn feed nowadays, all I see is a polarizing debate around ESG. As we explore the transformative impact of ESG in 2024, fueled by new mandatory #climatedisclosures and ongoing political and cultural wars, I am thrilled to be moderating a crucial discussion with leaders in the field.

Join us in discovering how #ESG is reshaping various business roles and key sectors and explore whether we are entering #yet another era of corporate sustainability.

The panel features: Kelly Hirsch, CFA, Head of ESG, Vancity Geoff Pegg, Head of Sustainability and Environment, TELUS Lori Mathison, LLB, FCPA, FCGA, President and CEO of Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia

Please sign up to reserve your spot! This event is now free of charge. Thanks to UBC Sauder Continuing Business Studies, UBC Sauder School of Business 👉 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gMDcuVt8

[The next ESG course begins on February 20th. Come join the fun cohort! Registrations are still open for those interested. Course link: https://lnkd.in/gVwtevXB]

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada