Rikesh J. Patel

Rikesh is an experienced investment and strategy expert with a broad leadership background in nature finance, investment fund creation, and fundraising for nature-positive businesses. Currently, he is Senior Advisor and Chief of Staff to the Nature Finance Group at Conservation International, co-leading strategy and managing partnerships with asset managers, corporates, and governments to fund climate-smart and nature-positive projects. He previously held leadership roles at The Nature Conservancy’s NatureVest, Open Capital Advisors, and Santander Global Corporate Banking, with a strong record of structuring and raising capital for impactful investments in agriculture, energy, and conservation. Rikesh also serves on the Conservation Finance Alliance’s Incubator Global Selection Committee, mentoring early-stage initiatives. As Treasurer, he will leverage his financial expertise and global network to help reNature Foundation mobilize resources for regenerative agriculture and ecosystem restoration projects worldwide.