Schmid Raphaela

Raphaela Schmid
Head of ESG & Sustainability
SUSI Partners

Raphaela Schmid serves as Head of ESG & Sustainability at SUSI Partners, where she leads the firm’s sustainability strategy across its equity and credit investment platforms. In this role, she oversees the integration of ESG principles into investment and asset management processes, develops proprietary sustainable investment frameworks, and drives ESG performance across a diverse portfolio. Since joining SUSI Partners in 2017, Raphaela has actively engaged with investors and stakeholders, sharing insights and fostering collaboration on ESG topics.

With a strong foundation in the infrastructure investment space, Raphaela has experience on both the sell-side and buy-side. Prior to joining SUSI Partners, she held roles at D.CT Deutsche Cleantech, Deutsche Bank, and PwC, where she gained expertise in M&A, corporate finance, and transaction services.

Raphaela holds a degree in International Management and Finance, along with a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Sustainable Finance. She is also a Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA). Her work focuses on aligning investment practices with sustainability objectives and championing the integration of ESG within the investment industry.