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Development Finance

Executive search and recruitment for board appointments, senior leadership and critical roles across development finance institutions, multilateral and bilateral development banks, and international financial institutions.

Key sectors

Development finance
Multilateral agencies
Capital deployment

Why choose us

Strong judgement
Cultural awareness
Partnership building

Development Finance and Multilateral Organisations

Green Gap Partners supports development finance institutions (DFIs), multilateral development banks, and organisations deploying development capital, providing executive search and recruitment for board appointments, senior leadership and critical roles across global markets. We work with institutions operating across public, private, and blended finance, advising on leadership roles where investment expertise, stakeholder engagement, and international operating experience are critical.

Navigating Complex Environments with Confidence

Our experience spans advising institutions involved in infrastructure investment, private sector development, climate finance, and economic development initiatives, often operating across complex, multi-country environments.

We understand the leadership requirements of organisations working at the intersection of public policy, private capital, and international development, where investment decisions are shaped by governance structures, stakeholder alignment, and long-term impact objectives. This includes DFIs, multilateral institutions, sovereign-backed investment platforms, and other organisations deploying capital into emerging markets and development-focused initiatives.

Our approach to development finance executive search reflects the need for leaders who can combine investment and financial expertise with strong judgement, cultural awareness, and the ability to navigate institutional complexity. We support clients in identifying and appointing senior leaders who can operate effectively across regions, build partnerships with governments and investors, and deliver sustainable development outcomes alongside financial performance.