George Ashton

CEO/Partner

George joins our leadership team with a 20+ year career balancing both entrepreneurial and investment roles in the impact investing field. He has a deep commitment to social equity and environmental justice that is reflected in both his professional and personal commitments. 

Prior to joining Candide, George served as President of LISC Fund Management where he scaled a Registered Investment Advisory business that ultimately managed 11 funds and over $850M in assets. These funds worked to create quality jobs, fuel small businesses, particularly in communities of color, improve housing, and provide equitable opportunity in under-invested communities.

Previously, George served as Co-founder and President of Sol System, a Washington, D.C.-based renewable energy investment firm that has deployed billions of dollars into renewable energy projects through innovative funds and financial structures.

George holds a BA in Finance and Economics (cum laude) from the College of William and Mary and an MBA from University of Maryland.