After thirty years in corporate finance, specializing in M&A and capital raising, Damian is a trusted adviser to funds, companies, and families. He has extensive experience working with private equity and family offices on market entry, funding, exits, and developing investment strategies.

Damian has also invested in early-stage and SME businesses, often holding active board positions. He is currently a Senior Adviser to Planet First Partners, an evergreen fund focused on growth-stage investments that promote healthier lives on a healthier planet.

Known for his ability to navigate complex situations, Damian played a key role in representing investor interests during the transition of the general partner of the Food Innovation Fund.

With a strong global network—particularly in Asia, where he lived for over 25 years—he brings valuable support to Collateral Good and its portfolio companies. Damian is also an avid amateur sportsman with a long-standing interest in preventative and performance health services and medical technology, areas in which he continues to advise and invest.