Celeste Chan

Celeste works closely with Climate Lead’s Europe-based team to provide philanthropists and partners with opportunities and resources for high-impact climate solutions. She brings over a dozen years of experience across philanthropy, fundraising, and strategic relationship management, with expertise in engaging a diverse range of stakeholders, from ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, and corporates to academic and student communities around complex global challenges. 

Celeste’s career has spanned climate philanthropy, international development, and higher education, including development roles at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and Tony Blair Faith Foundation and program management roles at Imperial College London and National University of Singapore. Prior to joining Climate Lead, Celeste volunteered at the London headquarters of Founders Pledge helping to establish its approach to strategic philanthropy.  

Originally from Singapore, Celeste holds a bachelor’s degree in European studies from National University of Singapore and a master’s degree in geopolitics and international relations from Science Po Toulouse. She speaks English, Chinese, Cantonese, and French.