Falko Paetzold

Falko Paetzold is the founder and Managing Director of the Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (CSP) at the University of Zurich's Department of Finance. He leads initiatives in sustainable finance, impact investing, and private wealth management, with global collaborations at Harvard Kennedy School and MIT Sloan. Previously, he held roles as a PostDoc at MIT, Fellow at Harvard, and Assistant Professor at EBS University. His academic credentials include a PhD from the University of Zurich and an MBA from the University of St. Gallen. Falko advises organizations like Pictet and ZKB on sustainability and contributes to advancing ESG practices in finance.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, University of Zurich
• MBA, University of St. Gallen

Research Interests:

• Sustainable finance mechanisms and policy frameworks
• Impact investing strategies and measurement
• Private wealth management and ESG integration
• Environmental and social impact evaluation
• High-net-worth investor behavior in sustainability
• Global sustainability goals (SDGs) in financial markets

Advisory and Collaborations:

• Impact advisory board member at Pictet and ZKB
• Co-leads the Impact Investing for the Next Generation program
• Collaborates with Harvard Kennedy School and MIT Sloan

Labs/Teams:

• Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (CSP) with global branches in Singapore and San Francisco
• Initiative for Responsible Investment at Harvard