Kent Hanson
Analyst
Kent Hanson is enthusiastic about sustainable finance. He combines a rigorous academic background with hands-on experience in private equity, sustainable investing, and M&A. His unique perspective comes from bridging quantitative analysis with practical implementation, helping organisations identify and capitalise on sustainable investment opportunities.
Kent's journey into finance is as unique as his career trajectory. Before pivoting to sustainable finance, he played professional basketball internationally in France, Portugal, Canada, Iceland, and Kazakhstan. This diverse experience has honed his resilience, teamwork, and strategic thinking—skills that translate seamlessly into his work at Accrona, where he helps clients maximise impact and financial returns.
Previous professional experience
— Sustainable Investing Associate at Morgan Stanley
— Investment Banking M&A Analyst at Lakeside Partners
— Private Equity Analyst at Camano Capital
— Professional Basketball Player in Portugal, Canada, Iceland, and Kazakhstan
— Product Engineer at Carrot Health
Education and certificates
— M.S. in Sustainability Management, Certificate in Sustainable Finance from Columbia University
— BA in Economics and Spanish from Carleton College
Beyond work
A former state chess champion (2010 MN state champion, ranked 18th nationally) and professional basketball player, Kent brings the same strategic thinking and teamwork to sustainable finance that made him successful in sports. When not analysing investment opportunities, you can find him hiking trails or engaged in a competitive game of Spikeball.
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