Daniel Hersson

ADB Ventures, Senior Fund Manager
2019
Heading investments for ADB Ventures, the venture capital arm of Asian Development Bank. We fund and back exceptional early-stage technology companies, globally, that can have a significant impact in Emerging Asia while delivering strong financial returns.
Team Leader, Cleantech Venture Capital & Private Equity Expert (Consultant)
2014 - 2019
Team leader and consultant to Asian Development Bank, managing a large advisory project aimed at accelerating cleantech entrepreneurship and venture capital (VC) investment in Asia, including China, India, and the Philippines. Key activities include supporting first-time VC/PE funds, angel investors and leading tech start-up accelerators, as well as building a regional network.

Infuse Ventures

2011 - 2016

Co-founder and Venture Partner
2011 - 2016
Infuse Ventures is India's leading early-growth clean energy venture capital fund, anchored by Government of India, Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad, IFC and BP Ventures. Separately leading a number of strategic consulting projects for a global energy company, a large US foundation and a leading NGO, covering areas like sustainable commodities and waste recycling.

2002 - 2010

Director of Strategy, BP Ventures
2006 - 2010
Key role in building a new corporate venture capital and primary carbon offset team, with $100m+ invested in 15 start-ups/funds in US, EU and Asia. In addition, provided senior level strategic support to BP Alternative Energy, a $6bn clean energy business, covering sectors such as electric transport, solar PV, green buildings and US power markets. Led project exploring opportunities to commercialise high-potential in-house oil & gas R&D.
Strategy Advisor
2004 - 2007
Key role in a small central team responsible for developing a long-term strategy for BP’s +$100bn Exploration & Production business. Also part of several high-profile BP technology strategy projects. Active involvement with senior leadership.
Executive Assistant to the Chief Economist
2002 - 2004
Worked together with the Group Chief Economist on all key issues. Participated in senior level corporate planning, strategy and country risk processes. Co-authored key policy and strategic papers.

1999 - 2002

Economist
1999 - 2002
Monitored and analysed both short and long-term global economic, political and energy issues to support BP’s strategy investment and planning activities.

1999 - 1999

Researcher
1999 - 1999
Evaluated data and research for cross-country project on economic impact of tourism.

ADB Ventures, Senior Fund Manager at Asian Development Bank (ADB)