Resonance has appointed Erika Brodnock and Verena Hefti to the investment committee of the Resonance Community Developers Fund | CapShift co-founder takes on new role | New Forests makes first European hire.
Resonance, the social impact property manager, has hired two senior women to help shape the future of its community investments.
Erika Brodnock and Verena Hefti have both joined the investment committee of the Resonance Community Developers Fund, which is designed to help communities meet local needs by creating and owning income-generating assets such as affordable homes, sports and leisure facilities and renewable energy generation, according to the firm.
Brodnock is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and angel investor. She is also co-founder of Kinhub, which provides AI coaching and personalised support for enterprise teams.
“I’m thrilled to be able to contribute to Resonance’s mission to provide life-changing homes and support for people facing crisis. It is an exciting time for the organisation and I’m excited to play a role in the next chapter of its journey,” she said.
Hefti, a social entrepreneur, is CEO and founder of Leaders Plus, which she set up to support working parents. She is also host of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast.
“I’m excited to add this role to my wider mission of making a difference in society, and I hope my journey – securing a competitive investment committee role while pregnant and holding a CEO position – will inspire others in the Leaders Plus community to go for opportunities, no matter their circumstances,” she said.
Since its first property fund launched in 2013, Resonance has helped to provide homes for almost 3,400 individuals and families in over 1,200 properties in major cities across the UK.
CapShift promotes co-founder Liz Sessler
US impact investing firm CapShift has promoted its co-founder Liz Sessler to president and COO. Since the launch of the business, Sessler has been responsible for building out the firm’s technology product and client service functions, as well as other areas such as marketing and operations, according to the firm. In her new role she will continue to build the team’s people and product strategies, while also focusing on product innovation and client success, it says.
“Liz has been instrumental in shaping CapShift’s culture and strategic direction from day one, leveraging her unique experience building an impact investing technology platform,” said CapShift co-founder and CEO Adam Rein. “She has consistently been an invaluable leadership partner, bringing deep-rooted relationships across the impact sector and a strong mission-driven approach to everything she does. This promotion is a natural progression that recognises the critical leadership she brings to CapShift every day,” he added.
New Forests makes first hire in Europe
New Forests, the investment manager of nature-based real assets and nature capital, has appointed Anne Dillé as head of institutional fundraising, UK and Europe. This is New Forests’ first hire in Europe, and Dillé will lead the firm’s engagement with institutional investors across the region.
Dillé brings over 30 years of experience to the role, after working in institutional client relationship functions in a variety of different organisations, most recently as EMEA business development director at Nomura Asst Management. Based in Paris, Dillé will report to Sarah Clawson, global head of investor relations at New Forests.
“We are excited to welcome Anne to New Forests in what is our first hire dedicated to the UK and Europe market. Her extensive experience and deep relationships with institutional investors across Europe will be vital as we continue to grow our business and scale our impact. With growing interest in climate-aligned and nature-based investment strategies, Anne’s appointment reinforces our commitment to offering innovative, nature-based investments to UK and European clients,” said Clawson.
