Ayo Olabimtan
Director, Climate Innovation Fund
Microsoft
Ayo Olabimtan currently serves as Director of Sustainable Investments at Microsoft. In this role, Ayo drives strategic capital deployment into climate-focused technologies and business models, aligning financial performance with environmental impact.
Prior to this role, Ayo spent several years investing in clean energy infrastructure, with a focus on utility-scale renewable energy projects and emerging grid technologies. This experience provided a strong foundation in project finance, risk assessment, and the operational realities of scaling low-carbon infrastructure.
With a background that bridges institutional investing and climate innovation, Ayo brings a global perspective and a collaborative approach to building resilient, future-ready portfolios. At VERGE, Ayo will share insights on scaling climate solutions through innovative financing mechanisms and cross-sector partnerships.