Florian Kemmerich
Chief Executive Officer - Bamboo Capital
Florian Kemmerich is an impact investor, business growth strategist, and mentor, driven by the powerful belief encapsulated in his leitmotif: “Impact Lives, Share
Profits.” He is Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Human Planet and Co-Founder of Resilienture where his work spans across major sectors, with a primary focus on
innovative finance, profit with purpose, and addressing global challenges such as economic empowerment, climate change, and global health. Former leadership roles, among others, were at KOIS, Palladium, Bamboo Capital, Olympus and B.Braun.
Florian successfully mobilised close to $1 billion in capital for companies and funds that deliver both financial and social returns. His dedication to society and economy is by sharing his extensive background on business transformations, fundraising and personal development to fund and scale purposeful companies. These impactfocused enterprises are mitigating some of the world’s biggest challenges: economic empowerment, financial & tech inclusion, climate resilience, and global health.
In his recent book, On Vocation: How to Align Your Purpose with Your Profession (by Routledge, 2025), Florian distills his experience into a practical seven-step framework to help individuals integrate purpose, profession, and systemic impact. The book reflects his journey and offers tools for building a meaningful career aligned with global challenges and personal values.
A globally active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), Florian has initiated impactful initiatives such as the Global Impact Report, co-founded the Planet Action Network and the North Star Chapter. His work continues to engage with fellow YPO members to combine profit & purpose to make sustainability a core business driver. He is Chair of TIGER 21 in Switzerland and in the past launched a healthcare foundation in Mexico serving the marginated population in rural areas.
In addition to his professional achievements, Florian is a passionate musician, former paratrooper, fluent in five languages (German, English, Spanish, French, and Italian), and a devoted husband and father of five. In younger years he was a European Judo Champion, part of the German national team (U21) and competed in the 1. Bundesliga.
