Jean-Marc Champagne

Jean-Marc is Managing Director at Seneca Impact Advisors, where he leads all aspects of the firm’s work, including strategy, business development, and project origination. He works closely with governments, development finance institutions, and global organizations to design and implement capital solutions that support biodiversity, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods.

He works across Asia-Pacific and is expanding the firm’s presence in Africa through partnerships with governments, funders, and implementation partners. His current focus is on developing new finance models that blend public and private capital, enable local implementation, and support scalable outcomes. He brings a strong emphasis on ecological integrity and ensures that nature and biodiversity remain central to how impact is defined, delivered, and sustained.

Before founding Seneca, Jean-Marc dedicated seven years to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). In his capacity as Head of Bankable Nature Solutions for Asia-Pacific, he developed and scaled pipeline projects across the region. He set up and led the Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD) in Asia-Pacific, and also led the finance work for WWF’s global Freshwater Practice, supporting the development of financing solutions for river basins and wetlands. He was also instrumental in co-establishing the Climate Impact Asia Fund, a long-only equity fund.

Jean-Marc’s earlier career spanned 17 years in the financial industry, working across capital markets and investment banking. He began his career in 1997 with Merrill Lynch in New York. Since 2004, he has been based in Hong Kong, with significant time in Tokyo and Singapore, working with institutions such as BNP Paribas and Jefferies in senior client-facing roles.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York, and is based in Hong Kong.