Philipp Staudacher

Head of Portfolio - Innovate 4 Nature

Dr. Philipp Staudacher is a leading expert at the intersection of biodiversity and finance. He holds a PhD in Environmental Sciences from ETH Zurich and has built a career focused on integrating nature-positive principles into financial systems. Currently serving as Head of Portfolio at Innovate 4 Nature (I4N), he scouts and evaluates high-impact solutions that promote biodiversity and sustainability.
Previously, Philipp worked at a bank ag, where he assessed whether investments aligned with sustainability goals. He also lectures on Biodiversity and Finance and advocates for systemic change in how financial institutions value natural ecosystems. His work is driven by a deep personal passion for nature and a commitment to redirecting capital flows toward regenerative and biodiversity-enhancing initiatives.