Roland Thompson

Roland Thompson, Founder and CEO of Austvent Limited, is a leading figure in renewable energy and environmental sustainability. With over 35 years of global business experience, he has propelled major green and digital transformations across diverse sectors, especially within the Asia-Pacific region. Under his leadership, Austvent Limited has significantly advanced the global energy transition, bolstered nature-positive enterprises, and expanded impactful investing initiatives.

Before founding Austvent, Roland held executive and senior regional roles in investment banking, telecommunications, computing, and the energy sector. His broad background spans mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and structured finance, demonstrating a proven track record in project development, operational excellence and strategic growth. He is adept in business development, project finance, asset management, and operations, which are complemented by his expertise in enterprise risk management, sustainability, climate risk, NET Zero transition plans, performance optimization, organizational leadership, and corporate governance.

Roland’s academic credentials are equally distinguished, including an MBA from McGill University, an MSc in Sustainability from the University of Southern Queensland, and a BA from the University of Queensland. Further enhancing his expertise, Roland holds an advanced certificate in Impact Investing from the Saïd Business School, Oxford University, and is a qualified PRINCE2 Project Manager. He also possesses a Master of Corporate Real Estate (MCR) from CoreNet and a Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) Certificate from the Global Association of Risk Professionals. He is both a chartered surveyor and a chartered environmentalist.

A recognized authority on sustainability transformation, Roland is a sought-after speaker and consultant. He specializes in developing sustainability cultures within organizations, localizing and integrating international sustainability programs, and leading strategic sustainability projects. His comprehensive expertise not only drives technological and environmental advancements but also promotes socio-economic development towards a sustainable future.