Heidi Barends

Co-Head: Sustainable Finance | Absa

Heidi is heading up the sustainable finance team at Absa CIB, based in Johannesburg. Her team’s vision is to leverage the bank’s strength as a leading African financial institution  to channel financing into solutions that support inclusive growth and environmental protection on the continent.

Heidi has been working in banking since 2015, with experience that spans both retail as well as investment banking. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial engineering from the University of Pretoria and a Master’s degree in Engineering for Sustainable Development from the University of Cambridge.