Catherine Höck

Impact-Driven Execution

Johannesburg, South Africa cath10hock@gmail.com +27 79 505 3551 LinkedIn
About
"A commercially sharp, execution-focused professional with a track record of driving complex, cross-functional initiatives from first principles. I thrive where strategy meets execution."

I bridge the gap between high-level ambition and measurable outcomes. With experience across investment, policy, ESG, and climate strategy, I bring a rare combination of analytical rigour and stakeholder fluency.

Whether structuring a deal, building a business case, or coordinating multi-institutional programmes, I operate with precision, ownership, and a bias for impact.

Career

Experience

Business Development & Impact Investing

Big Impact Group Jan 2026 – Present
  • Sourced and led a R3.8M investment, managing the full deal lifecycle from origination to close.
  • Authors tailored investment proposals and business cases aligned to fund mandates and impact theses.
  • Owns the full BD pipeline, cultivating senior executive relationships across sectors.

ESG Report Writing Specialist

The Corporate Reporters Freelance
  • Translates complex GRI, IFRS S1/S2, and ISO data into shareholder-ready sustainability narratives.
  • Ensures framework alignment and data integrity under tight deadline pressure.

Policy Strategy & Compliance Advisory

Lanham-Love Consulting Jun – Dec 2025
  • Provided regulatory compliance and transformation strategy advisory to corporate clients.
  • Analysed large-scale datasets to design targeted strategies aligned to South African policy frameworks.

Climate Strategy & Project Lead

AWEaP Jan – Jun 2025
  • Coordinated cross-institutional deliverables across 6 South African universities under a UK PACT-funded programme.
  • Project-managed a 60-person Just Energy Transition Entrepreneur Masterclass from design to delivery.
Competencies

What I Bring

Strategic Execution & Operations

Translating strategy into deliverables — managing timelines, stakeholders, and complexity at pace.

Communication & Narrative

Crafting clear, compelling narratives for boards, investors, and regulators from complex data.

Fundraising & Financial Modelling

Structuring investment proposals, business cases, and financial models that drive decisions.

Commercial Development

Building and managing BD pipelines, executive relationships, and partnership ecosystems.

Tools & Platforms

Microsoft 365, advanced Excel, GRI & IFRS S1/S2 frameworks, data analysis, project management.

Academic Background

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

University of the Witwatersrand

BA in Politics & Philosophy

University of Cape Town

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