Will works with IFC’s Financial Institutions Group with the mandate to grow IFC’s climate commitments to an average of 35% of its portfolio between 2021-25. He has been responsible for developing specific climate focused product areas including Green Buildings Finance (over $400m booked in FY22) and for supporting clients grow their portfolios with climate smart strategies (both grasping opportunities and managing risks). He is also responsible for ensuring IFC’s portfolio of FI investments are Paris Aligned. In 2017, Will moved to DC from Beijing where he led IFC’s work supporting financial markets on issues relating to climate change across Asia since 2012. Prior to this role, Will led IFC’s Sustainable Business advisory programs for South Asia out of Delhi. Will began his career in London as a derivatives trader before moving to Asia. He holds a Master’s in Business Administration from INSEAD and speaks Mandarin Chinese.