James Stokes

Director of Business Development
Lestari Capital

James Stokes leads Business Development at Lestari Capital, drawing on a strong track record in banking and capital markets to connect private finance with high‑impact, nature‑based solutions. Before joining Lestari Capital, he headed APAC Corporate Solution Sales at BNP Paribas, where he managed complex cross‑border strategies and built senior client relationships across the region. At Lestari Capital, James focuses on mobilising corporate capital and designing tailored financing mechanisms—such as performance‑based offtakes and blended‑finance structures—that align commercial objectives with measurable outcomes for climate, biodiversity and communities. His work helps scale the Rimba Collective’s portfolio by turning corporate sustainability commitments into durable, on‑the‑ground conservation and restoration.