Hi, I’m Joel Quintal.
Pacific Impact & Capital Advisory was established to help institutional investors navigate responsible investment, impact investing and sustainable capital allocation with clarity, independence and a long-term perspective.
The advisory draws on more than two decades of experience across institutional investment, responsible investment, sustainability and governance, combined with a deep appreciation for the role that stewardship plays in creating enduring value.
Professional Background
Joel Quintal is the Founder & Principal Advisor of Pacific Impact & Capital Advisory.
Joel has held senior responsible investment and ESG leadership roles across Australia's institutional investment sector, including positions with Funds SA, Victorian Funds Management Corporation (VFMC), HESTA and Citigroup.
Throughout his career, he has worked at the intersection of investment performance, sustainability, governance and long-term value creation.
His experience spans:
Responsible investment strategy
ESG integration
Impact investing
Stewardship and active ownership
Investment governance
Sustainability leadership
Stakeholder engagement
Long-term risk and opportunity assessment
Joel has advised investment teams, senior executives, boards and investment committees on the factors that influence long-term investment outcomes and responsible stewardship of capital.
Areas of Expertise
Responsible Investment
Supporting investors to integrate environmental, social and governance considerations into investment decision-making and long-term strategy.
Stewardship & Governance
Providing insight on governance, oversight and stewardship approaches that support durable value creation over time.
Impact Investing
Helping investors explore opportunities to generate measurable social and environmental outcomes alongside financial returns.
Sustainable Capital Allocation
Examining the ways capital can support resilient economies, thriving communities and sustainable prosperity across the Pacific.
Approach
Independent. Practical. Long-Term.
Joel's approach is informed by a belief that good investment decisions require more than technical expertise alone.
They require judgement.
They require stewardship.
And they require an understanding of the broader systems and relationships that influence long-term outcomes.
Throughout his career, Joel has been guided by a commitment to integrity, evidence-based decision-making and constructive engagement.
These principles continue to shape how he works with investors, institutions and communities across the Pacific today.
Professional Service
Joel currently serves as a Non-Executive Director of Reimagine Australia, Australia's peak body focused on improving outcomes for children with disability and developmental delay.
His broader career has included leadership roles across institutional investment, sustainable finance, real assets, environmental management and organisational strategy.
This diversity of experience enables him to bring a multidisciplinary perspective to investment and stewardship challenges.
Why Pacific Impact & Capital Advisory
Pacific Impact & Capital Advisory was established to contribute to stronger conversations about capital, stewardship and prosperity across the Pacific.
The firm combines institutional investment expertise with a Pacific perspective shaped by place, community and long-term thinking.
Its purpose is not to promote predetermined answers, but to help investors navigate complexity and make informed decisions in pursuit of long-term value and positive impact.
Start a Conversation
Whether you're exploring responsible investment, impact investing or sustainable capital allocation across the Pacific, I welcome the opportunity to connect.