Philipp Essl

About Philipp

Philipp focuses on social impact measurement and management across Better Society Capital’s investment process and portfolio. He is passionate about using impact strategy and evidence to drive social investment decisions and tackle pressing social challenges.

Prior to Better Society Capital, Philipp worked at the multinational energy company, BG Group, where he led the Group’s social performance & human rights work for new country entry and early exploration projects, with a focus on South East Asia and Latin America. Philipp also lived several years in South East Asia, working with large development organisations (UN, Oxfam) and innovative start-ups on identifying and implementing opportunities for private sector-led economic growth and poverty reduction.

Philipp holds a MBA from the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration and a MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School.