Advisory Board Member Carolyn Campbell
California Financial Educators Council
As a founder, Managing Partner, and COO of Emerging Capital Partners (ECP), Carolyn Campbell is an accomplished executive and board director with more than 25 years of investing experience in the financial services and technology sectors. ECP is a private equity firm which has raised over $3.4 billion in growth capital for investment in more than 70 listed and private high-growth companies. The company focuses its investments on innovation in financial services, telecom, and energy/logistics.
As a member of ECP’s Audit/Valuation, Investment, and Executive Committees, Advisory Board Member Carolyn Campbell’s M&A financial and legal background make her a key decision-maker in relation to financial performance and governance. As chair of the firm’s advisory committees and director of multiple boards, she is valued for her oversight and strategy in relation to finance/audit, corporate governance, management and ESG, improving financial reporting, business plans, and IT systems. Campbell is particularly well-versed in issues facing highly-regulated industries and those looking to expand into new markets. Her experience and achievements make her a valuable member of the California Financial Educators Council’s Advisory Board.
Developing Partnerships for Financial Wellness Education: Carolyn Campbell
Prior to founding ECP, Campbell worked in global private equity at Emerging Markets Partnership (EMP), where she provided overall leadership and strategy for funds in Asia and Eastern Europe. Prior to that, she worked in M&A and corporate finance globally at White & Case LLP, where she advised on U.S. venture capital deals and guided expanding multinational corporations to find suitable investments, build strong local partnerships, and achieve best governance practices. Her work at White & Case spanned a variety of sectors including financial services, insurance, and technology.
Ms. Campbell has received various awards including the Private Equity Africa Women Impact Award and life membership in the Council on Foreign Relations. A sought-after speaker on board governance, investment strategy, and executive management, she has appeared on C-SPAN, Bloomberg, and Africa Today; spoken at the National Economists Club, the Brookings Institute, and the Harvard and Wharton Business Schools. She has published on cryptocurrency and other topics in The Financial Times, Environmental Finance, Quartz, and Private Equity International. Carolyn holds a BA in Economics summa cum laude from the University of Connecticut, a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, and a Ph.D. in Political Economy from Oxford University and is fluent in French.
Carolyn Campbell brings her rich experience and talent for building strong partnerships to her highly-valued contributions to the Advisory Board of the California Financial Educators Council.
California Financial Educators Council Details
Selected members of the California Financial Educators Council Advisory Board are individuals who support us in our commitment to widely spread financial wellness resources across the state of California. They share our goal to donate financial wellness programming at the community level in initiatives that can be sustained and taken to scale.
Board Members who pass the rigorous selection criteria are professionals with a demonstrated commitment to building financial wellness in their communities. Individuals with the following traits are considered:
Dedication
A demonstrated deep passion for raising financial wellness, empowering people, and strengthening whole communities with financial education.
Contribution
Minimum contributions of time, active participation, and communication are required of individuals and organizations selected to serve on the Advisory Board.
Integrity
Board members are individuals with a proven history of providing ethical, honest service in their local communities and maintaining strong professional values.