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Borromeo Mondino ADVISORY

Sustainability. Impact. Finance.

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About Me

PERSONAL STATEMENT

I am Carmela Mondino Borromeo, an independent advisor based in Basel, Switzerland, specialising in sustainability and impact investing. I offer comprehensive advisory services across the investment value chain, including strategy development, process design, implementation, and portfolio engagement.

My expertise caters to asset owners, asset managers, and investment managers, focusing on Private Markets. Born and raised in Argentina, I bring a unique perspective, having transitioned from oil and gas operations to sustainable finance. Most recently, I served as the Global Head of ESG & Sustainability at Partners Group, responsible for integrating sustainability and impact into their investment process.

Our Services

What we offer

Strategy Development & M&A

I collaborate with asset owners, asset managers, and investment... I collaborate with asset owners, asset managers, and investment managers to develop tailored ESG and impact strategies that align with their unique objectives and values.

From defining clear expectations to translating them into actionable investment strategies and identifying opportunities for deployment, I ensure that sustainability is seamlessly integrated across the investor value chain.

Outsourced ESG Leadership

Think of this as your outsourced head of ESG. I design and implement... Think of this as your outsourced head of ESG. I design and implement processes that align with your sustainability strategy, working closely with investment teams on specific opportunities, and ensuring that policies and fund requirements meet ESG standards.

My approach helps optimize ESG integration while relieving the burden of in-house management.

Senior Advisory

Leveraging my executive experience, I offer strategic advice to boards... Leveraging my executive experience, I offer strategic advice to boards and senior management teams on navigating sustainability challenges and opportunities.

Whether it’s providing insights on market trends, regulatory changes, or stakeholder engagement, I guide leadership in making informed decisions that strengthen long-term sustainability.

Value Creation Through Sustainability

I partner with portfolio companies to integrate sustainability into... partner with portfolio companies to integrate sustainability into their broader business strategies, transforming ESG factors into value drivers.

By aligning sustainability with business objectives, I help private investors unlock new growth opportunities and enhance the competitive edge of their portfolio companies and prepare for a new phase of ownership.

ESG & Impact Strategy Development

Led the development of an impact assessment methodology... Led the development of an impact assessment methodology, translating it into an actionable, investable strategy. Responsible for evaluating and selecting opportunities that aligned with the fund's impact goals.

Guided clients in defining their ESG & Impact ambitions, assessing and advising on the alignment and performance of their investment managers.

Outsourced ESG Leadership

Oversaw ESG & Impact efforts for a USD 150 billion investment... Oversaw ESG & Impact efforts for a USD 150 billion investment manager, establishing best practices and navigating global regulations and frameworks.

Conducted a gap analysis against AMAS sustainability requirements for a Swiss asset manager.

Currently leading ESG initiatives for an infrastructure secondaries investment manager.

Senior Advisory on Sustainability

Advised boards of mid to large-cap companies globally on sustainability... Advised boards of mid to large-cap companies globally on sustainability strategies, acting as a bridge between operational and strategic perspectives on ESG.

Currently providing ESG and fundraising advisory to startups across multiple regions, helping them align their operations with sustainability objectives and secure funding.

Value Creation Through Sustainability

Worked hands-on with companies for whom sustainability is a... AdditionalWorked hands-on with companies for whom sustainability is a core value proposition, integrating ESG factors into their business strategies to drive growth or to prepare for an exit, including a buyout or IPO.

As Head of ESG, facilitated this process for numerous companies globally; currently advising a U.S. firm entering the European market, helping them adapt their go-to-market and pricing strategies to align with local sustainability expectations.

Word of wisdom

" Leadership is not about being in charge. It's about taking care of those in your charge. "

-- Simon Sinek, Leadership Authority --

Our Vision

To inspire a generation of creative learners who are not afraid to disrupt in order to innovate.

Our Mission

To ‘reframe’ common business thinking and propel both businesses and individuals beyond their preconceived limits into a world of innovation and profitability.

Reframing’ is a way of viewing and experiencing events, ideas, concepts and emotions to find more positive alternatives.