Herta is an award-winning author and film maker, experienced board director, former investment banker and Executive Chair of Ariya Capital Group. She has specific expertise in banking, clean energy and cross-border risk management in Europe, North America and emerging markets. She has over 25 years of international management, finance and board level experience, with a consistent track record of building and leading financial services businesses at Citibank, JP Morgan and AIG in London and New York. Dr von Stiegel has identified Africa as the next major growth market and is leading the firm in building and investing in clean and renewable energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa. She serves on major boards in a non-executive capacity.
She is a sought-after speaker and commentator on topics such as climate change, energy, leadership and diversity.