As we enter a new decade I would like to remember Sir Fazle Abed who I had the good fortune to meet and learn from whilst at the Global Alliance for Banking on Values. His holistic commitment to addressing the challenges facing society – economic, social and environmental – was a great lesson for me. He provides a role model for many but especially for bankers seeking to move their business models to a focus on addressing the needs of society.
His story was captured well by the New York Times in an obituary published 1 January. His impact and values were captured even better by my colleague and friend, Laurie Spengler, who worked directly with him for many years in a LinkedIn post. And the impact he made on a personal level can be seen in this video.
