Marco Bartholdy

Sustainability, Responsible Investment and ESG | Private equity

London, England, United Kingdom

About

I am a responsible investment professional with a specialisation in private markets, currently serving as Sustainability Director at CVC. In this role, I work closely with Leadership Teams, Boards of Directors, and Sustainability Leads across a diverse range of sectors to integrate sustainability into corporate strategies, driving value creation and enhancing sustainability performance. My work focuses on embedding sustainability considerations into the investment process, strengthening portfolio company practices, and supporting best-in-class initiatives at the firm level. I am also an active member of Sustainability Committees for select companies, where I contribute to steering their long-term sustainability agendas. With extensive experience in sustainable finance, ESG/sustainability integration, due diligence, climate change strategy, and political risk analysis, I bring a practical approach to managing complex challenges. My previous roles at leading organizations—including EY, ERM, the Inter-American Development Bank, and CARE International—have equipped me with a broad, global perspective on sustainability and impact. I hold a Certificate in Sustainable Finance from the University of Cambridge and an MSc in Development Management from the London School of Economics (LSE).

Experience

  • CVC (Full-time · 4 yrs 3 mos)
    • Sustainability Director, Private Equity
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Sustainability Manager, Private Equity
      May 2022 - Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • ESG Manager, Private Equity at EY
    Jun 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr

  • Senior Consultant, Extractives and Private Equity at ERM: Environmental Resources Management
    Oct 2015 - Jun 2021 · 5 yrs 9 mos

  • Private Sector Engagement, Advocacy & Policy at CARE International UK
    Apr 2015 - Oct 2015 · 7 mos

  • Intern at Inter-American Development Bank
    Jan 2014 - Apr 2014 · 4 mos