The Steering Committee serves as the governing body of the Orange Movement™, setting strategic priorities and ensuring accountability in advancing a gender-empowered financial system. Members bring cross-sector expertise to guide decision-making and drive systemic change.
OUR STEERING COMMITTEE
The Steering Committee members have the following objectives to build a gender-empowered financial system:
Standard Setting |
Transaction Support |
Market Building |
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1. Co-create principles, standards, and taxonomies 2. Align with other industry standards and initiatives (eg. ICMA, other GLI initiatives) 3. Host round-tables with ecosystem actors |
1. Deal-flow and co-investment opportunities for investors, donors, and DFIs 2. Advisory for Orange Bond Issuers 3. Training for banks, lawyers, etc. |
1. Market intelligence reports 2. Tools for impact verification 3. Certification services for Orange Bond issuances |
Our Orange Movement
Chairperson
Dr. Sarah Pearson is a scientist and innovation leader with experience across government, venture capital, academia, and entrepreneurship. She is dedicated to advancing a more equitable and sustainable world through systems-level change and now leads the Orange Movement™ in driving inclusive, impact-focused finance.

"Women change the world. Through access to the right tools and capital, women can lift families, economies, and entire nations. The Orange Movement is uniting investors, entrepreneurs, and changemakers across six continents. Together, we're building a more inclusive, resilient future."
Dr. Sarah Pearson
Chair, Orange Movement™