Tom Kagerer

Biography

Tom is a Partner, Health-Lead, and a member of the Executive Team at LGT Venture Philanthropy (LGT VP). Tom is leading LGT VP’s Health work to improve access to primary health services for underserved communities in Africa and India. In his previous role as Head of Impact Management at LGT VP and Lightrock, Tom institutionalized Impact Measurement and Management systems and processes. In his first role as Head of Talent at LGT VP, Tom managed the LGT Impact Fellowship, which connects portfolio organizations with mid-career professionals. In 2009, Tom himself completed the LGT Impact Fellowship. As a fellow, he worked with Heart Social Investments, a social enterprise incubator in South Africa, to support social enterprises addressing the needs of low-income customers. Before joining the philanthropic sector, Tom spent nine years with BMW in Germany and the UK. He gained experience in different management positions, in-house consulting, call center management, dealer operations, and IT.