Altaaf Aboo is a luminary in sustainable finance and impact investment, with over 15 years of transformative experience. At the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), he masterminded the groundbreaking launch of the Sustainability Segment, which facilitated the raising of over R40 billion in sustainable capital within just three years. His visionary efforts led to Africa's inaugural listings of Social Bonds, Sustainability Linked Bonds, and Gender Linked Bonds, along with numerous Green Bonds, fundamentally reshaping the continent's financial landscape.
Prior to his revolutionary work at the JSE, Altaaf was a principal at a premier impact fund managing over R1 billion. In this role, he strategically invested in high-potential ventures that delivered both substantial financial returns and significant social impact, showcasing his exceptional acumen in identifying and nurturing impactful investments.
An entrepreneur at heart, Altaaf founded an energy business at the age of 18, which he successfully expanded from a startup to a thriving medium-sized enterprise in a few short years. Altaaf is a CFA Charterholder and holds a degree in Economics. His dynamic leadership and innovative approach continue to drive significant advancements in the field of sustainable finance