Senior HSBC executive Sabrin Rahman joins Human Planet as partner
Human Planet, an impact investing advisory firm, has appointed Sabrin Rahman as partner focusing on the Middle East and North Africa.
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Human Planet, an impact investing advisory firm, has appointed Sabrin Rahman as partner focusing on the Middle East and North Africa.
As the former Managing Director – Head of Sustainability for HSBC covering Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey, Rahman led major sustainable finance and philanthropy initiatives, helping mobilise billions of dollars in capital towards climate and just-transition goals for over 14 years.
“As we widen our global presence, the Middle East and North Africa present a powerful opportunity to design and deploy impactful financial solutions at scale,” said Florian Kemmerich, Managing Partner at Human Planet. “Sabrin’s expertise, networks, and long-standing commitment to sustainable development in the region make her an ideal catalyst for bridging local ambition with global innovation.”
“Joining Human Planet at this pivotal moment will help unlock the next generation of impact-driven capital in the Middle East and North Africa,” said Rahman. “Across the region, stakeholders are ready to move from vision to rapid implementation. I am excited to bring globally validated expertise and solutions to help realize this transformation with integrity and impact.”
Human Planet has earned international recognition for pioneering financial instruments such as impact bonds, results-based financing, developing carbon projects, and blended finance structures that de-risk private investment into underserved markets. The firm has structured over $500 million in assets and works with investors, multilaterals, impactful businesses, and global corporates to deliver measurable social and environmental outcomes.
Across the Middle East and North Africa, Human Planet aims to:
Design and structure scalable financing vehicles aligned with regional and national priorities such as the Saudi Vision 2030 and UAE Net Zero 2050.
Support governments, philanthropic actors, and investors in transitioning from traditional grant models to performance-based and investment-ready funding tools.
Mobilise regional capital from sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and mission-driven corporates into global high-impact solutions.
Develop carbon credit projects across the region
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