Aisling McCaffrey

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Just Transition Programme Lead at Impact Investing Institute

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Aisling McCaffrey is the Just Transition Programme Lead at the Impact Investing Institute, leveraging over 12 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant in Financial Services Consulting. She specializes in mobilizing capital for social and environmental impact, focusing on sustainability, finance, and pragmatic solutions that drive sustainable change for organizations.

Beyond her professional role, Aisling is deeply committed to community and environmental causes. She serves as the Board Chair for GAP Ireland, an environmental education organization, and is a Board Trustee for Business to Arts. She is also a co-founder of the Green Team Network, promoting sustainability within the Irish Funds Industry.

She has represented Ireland internationally in touch rugby, serving as Vice Captain for the European Championships.

Personality Overview

Impact-Driven

Strong-Willed

Decisive

They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact.  They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms. They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.

Topics They Care About

Just Transition
Leads the Just Transition Programme at the Impact Investing Institute, focusing on mobilizing capital for a fair and inclusive shift to a green economy.
Impact Investing
Her entire career is focused on making capital markets fairer and work better for people and the planet, as evidenced by her role and organization's mission.
Sustainable Finance
Has a professional diploma in this area and previously worked as a Director of Sustainability Advisory, translating regulations into practical actions for financial services firms.

Media Appearances

Aisling McCaffrey - Impact Investing Institute. Featured in Impact Investing Institute

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Impact Investing Institute launches new Just Transition Criteria. Featured in Pensions Age

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Work History

2-2025
Just Transition Programme Lead at Impact Investing Institute
8-2024
Board Trustee at Business to Arts
5-2022
Board Trustee & Board Chair at GAP Ireland (Global Action Plan)
11-2020
Co-Founder at Green Team Network
1-2023 - 1-2025
Director - Sustainability Advisory at Grant Thornton Ireland

Education

2013 - 2016
Chartered Accountant ACA from Chartered Accountants Ireland
2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Science (BSc) from University College Dublin

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Insights For Selling To Aisling

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Aisling is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Aisling

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Aisling move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Aisling take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Aisling

Personality Compatibility


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