Sylvia Wisniwski
Managing Director, Finance in Motion

Sylvia Wisniwski serves as a Managing Director at Finance in Motion, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, where she oversees the company’s initiatives for conservation, sustainable agriculture and natural resource management. During her tenure, Finance in Motion has developed into one of the world’s leading impact investment managers with around EUR 2 billion in assets under management and offices in 17 countries. Her expertise in blended finance models and layered structures has proven instrumental in the creation of unique impact investment funds. Sylvia has more than 25 years of experience in development finance in over 30 countries. Starting her career in German development cooperation (GIZ), she has worked as consultant for international organizations and held various management positions at consulting companies and asset managers. Sylvia holds both an M.A. in Political Science and Sociology and an MBA from Tübingen University as well as an M.A. in International Studies from the University of Miami, Florida.