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Andrii Tiurenkov

Director Debt Investments
Frankfurt

Summary

Andrii Tiurenkov brings over 20 years of extensive experience in the financial sector to his current role as Director of Debt Investments at Agents for Impact GmbH, a Frankfurt-based impact investing firm. His passion lies in the responsible financing of financial institutions in frontier and emerging markets, aligning strongly with several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promoting financial inclusion, microfinance, and entrepreneurship.

Andrii's core competencies encompass the origination of debt investments, the inception and management of investment processes from the ground up. He is deeply motivated by the mission of effecting positive social and environmental changes through innovative and sustainable financial solutions. With a wealth of diverse experiences across various countries and regions, as well as engagement with different financial institutions and clients, he brings a rich perspective to the team.

In his current role, Andrii leads the debt investment activities at Agents for Impact, where he oversees the entire lifecycle of impact debt transactions. This includes origination, due diligence, structuring, closing, and continuous monitoring. He adeptly oversees a portfolio valued at approximately EUR 180 million, covering diverse sectors like microfinance, SME finance, and rural finance, among others. Furthermore, Andrii plays a pivotal role in incorporating elements of social performance management into the investment process, ensuring a strong alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Principles for Responsible Investment.

Andrii leverages his expertise and certifications in risk management, holding credentials such as Certified Expert in Risk Management (CERM), Certified Expert in SME Finance (CESME) from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR), Financial Risk and Regulation (FRR) from GARP. This knowledge allows him to effectively identify, explain, mitigate, and manage both financial and non-financial risks within the portfolio. Beyond the numbers, he nurtures robust, long-term relationships with investees, partners, and stakeholders, offering them strategic and operational support and guidance.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates

Work History

Director Debt Investments

Agents for Impact
1 2020 - Current
  • Andrii Tiurenkov brings over 20 years of extensive experience in the financial sector to his current role as Director of Debt Investments at Agents for Impact GmbH, a Frankfurt-based impact investing firm. His leadership has been instrumental in driving the investment strategy for sustainable finance in emerging and frontier markets. As a key figure at AFI, Andrii's responsibilities are crucial to the organization's mission of aligning financial objectives with impact goals.
  • Andrii developed the investment process from scratch and continues to oversee and refine it. His tasks encompass investment origination, identifying potential investees and opportunities that contribute to financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and small business support. The process involves extensive due diligence to ensure each opportunity is rigorously analyzed, striking a balance between risk and potential impact.
  • Beyond origination, Andrii structures and negotiates financial deals, ensuring terms are appropriate and foundational to long-term partnerships between investee companies and impact funds. This supportive approach creates an environment that encourages collaboration and promotes the adoption of sustainable practices alongside financial returns.
  • Under Andrii's leadership, the AFI debt investment team has disbursed over EUR 300 million across 15 frontier and emerging markets, building a diverse portfolio that aligns with the organization's commitment to financial inclusion and sustainable development.
  • Andrii's approach to impact investment has introduced a high level of efficiency and professionalism, driving a shift toward sustainability and social impact. His leadership has positioned AFI as a significant player in the microfinance investment sector, recognized for its focus on supporting financial institutions and promoting alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members

Senior Investment Manager

Incofin Investment Management
12.2015 - 12.2019
  • Over 4 wonderful years at Incofin IM Andrii took a lead in about 50 impact investment transactions, having facilitated around USD 250 mln of debt finance to support financial institutions in Albania, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Mongolia, Tajikistan & Uzbekistan

Investment Analyst (Impact investments)

GAWA Capital
06.2015 - 07.2015

Product Development Manager (MSME)

Ukrgasbank
10.2013 - 10.2014

Product Development Manager (MSME)

Raiffeisen Bank Aval
06.2011 - 10.2013

Regional Manager (Retail loans)

Idea Bank (Getin Holding S.A. group)
11.2010 - 03.2011

Regional Manager (MSME)

Bank TRUST (Ukraine)
07.2008 - 03.2010

Branch Manager (MSME)

PrivatBank
12.2007 - 07.2008

Credit Manager (microcredit)

PrivatBank
10.2006 - 11.2007

Loan Officer (microcredit)

PrivatBank
01.2005 - 09.2006

Education

Master's Degree - International Microfinance

Universidad Autónoma De Madrid
Madrid
01.2014 - 01.2015

Master's - Management

Ternopil Academy of National Economy
Ternopil, Ukraine
04.1999 - 01.2004

Skills

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Certification

SME Finance (CESF), Certificate Frankfurt School of Finance and Management

Timeline

Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR), Certificate Global Association of Risk Professionals

11-2023

Sustainable Finance and Investment, Yale School of Management

04-2022

Oxford Executive Leadership Programme

03-2021

Risk Management (CERM), Certificate, Frankfurt School of Finance and Management

03-2017

Financial Risk & Regulation, Certificate Global Association of Risk Professionals

12-2016

Senior Investment Manager

Incofin Investment Management
12.2015 - 12.2019

Investment Analyst (Impact investments)

GAWA Capital
06.2015 - 07.2015

Master's Degree - International Microfinance

Universidad Autónoma De Madrid
01.2014 - 01.2015

Product Development Manager (MSME)

Ukrgasbank
10.2013 - 10.2014

SME Finance (CESF), Certificate Frankfurt School of Finance and Management

03-2013

Product Development Manager (MSME)

Raiffeisen Bank Aval
06.2011 - 10.2013

Regional Manager (Retail loans)

Idea Bank (Getin Holding S.A. group)
11.2010 - 03.2011

Regional Manager (MSME)

Bank TRUST (Ukraine)
07.2008 - 03.2010

Branch Manager (MSME)

PrivatBank
12.2007 - 07.2008

Credit Manager (microcredit)

PrivatBank
10.2006 - 11.2007

Loan Officer (microcredit)

PrivatBank
01.2005 - 09.2006

Master's - Management

Ternopil Academy of National Economy
04.1999 - 01.2004

Director Debt Investments

Agents for Impact
1 2020 - Current

Publications

Research Paper "Governance and Performance of Microfinance institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa"
Andrii TiurenkovDirector Debt Investments