26 January 2026 – Krutham has appointed Cuma Dube as head of ESG advisory, strengthening the firm’s ESG and sustainability practice across capacity development, strategy, sustainable finance, impact investing and research.
Krutham’s helps organisations move beyond disclosure towards practical, measurable outcomes. The team works with clients throughout their sustainability journey, from building internal understanding and assessing material risks and opportunities to developing strategy, supporting disclosure and engaging effectively with investors, regulators and other stakeholders.
Cuma brings more than nine years of experience in ESG and sustainable finance across advisory, investment and project finance roles. Prior to joining Krutham, he founded Krayo Capital, where he focused on project finance, ESG integration and responsible investing. He has also held senior roles in ESG advisory and renewable energy project finance, working with pension funds, private equity firms, banks and development finance institutions across Africa.
“ESG expectations are evolving rapidly and are increasingly central to strategy, risk management and capital allocation,” says Krutham principal for impact investing, Justin Prozesky. “Cuma’s practical experience will strengthen our ability to support clients as these expectations continue to evolve.”
Krutham’s ESG and sustainability work includes the Impact Investing Handbook, Sanlam ESG Barometer, advisory support for sustainable finance and responsible investment, along with initiatives such as the Africa Impact Investment Awards, which focus on strengthening the impact-investing ecosystem across the continent.
About Krutham
Krutham is a leading financial and policy advisory firm committed to driving positive impact in emerging markets. With a deep understanding of financial and capital markets, combined with a keen sense of social impact and politics, Krutham is dedicated to shaping financial sectors and contributing to a better future. Straddling the spectrum of capital, client range from banks to philanthropies. Krutham believes that financial systems are a force for good, and its role is to help maximise that good.