{{Short description|Advisory and management corproration}} {{Undisclosed paid|date=January 2020}} thumb '''Palladium''' (also known as "The Palladium Group", "Palladium Holdings" or "Palladium International") is an international development sector advisory, management and implementation firm, representing the combination of seven prior companies:<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://thepalladiumgroup.com/who/our-purpose|title=Palladium - Our Purpose|website=thepalladiumgroup.com|language=en|access-date=2017-03-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831074956/http://thepalladiumgroup.com/who/our-purpose|archive-date=2018-08-31|url-status=dead}}</ref> GRM International, Futures Group,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.devex.com/news/why-grm-and-futures-group-are-merging-76106|title=Why GRM and Futures Group are merging|date=2011-10-04|work=Devex|access-date=2017-03-05|language=en-US}}</ref> Palladium,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.aadvice.lt/en/useful-information/news/palladium-joins-forces-with-grm-futures-group-240|title=Palladium Joins Forces with GRM Futures Group - News - Advanced Advice|website=www.aadvice.lt|language=en|access-date=2017-03-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170527141427/http://www.aadvice.lt/en/useful-information/news/palladium-joins-forces-with-grm-futures-group-240|archive-date=2017-05-27|url-status=dead}}</ref> the IDL Group,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.devex.com/news/grm-theidlgroup-join-forces-to-deliver-more-value-for-money-82260|title=GRM, theIDLgroup join forces to deliver more value for money|date=2013-11-08|work=Devex|access-date=2017-03-06|language=en-US}}</ref> Development & Training Services,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.govconwire.com/2015/07/dts-becomes-part-of-grm-futures-group-ed-abel-indira-kaur-ahluwalia-comment/|title=dTS Becomes Part of GRM Futures Group; Ed Abel, Indira Kaur Ahluwalia Comment - GovCon Wire|work=GovCon Wire|access-date=2017-03-05|language=en-US}}</ref> HK Logistics<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thepalladiumgroup.com/who/news/hk-logistics-joins-palladium|title=Palladium - HK Logistics Joins Palladium|website=thepalladiumgroup.com|language=en|access-date=2017-03-05}}</ref> and CARANA Corporation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1652768/000165276815000001/xslFormDX01/primary_doc.xml|title=SEC FORM D|website=www.sec.gov|access-date=2017-03-05}}</ref> As of October 2016, Palladium employs over 2,500 persons operating in 90 countries.<ref name=":0" /> At the end of 2015, Palladium International was the fourth-largest private sector partner for the UK Government's Department for International Development (DFID).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.devex.com/news/dfid-s-top-private-sector-partners-for-2015-89333|title=DfID's top private sector partners for 2015|date=2016-12-23|work=Devex|access-date=2017-03-06|language=en-US}}</ref> During 2011, Palladium International members Futures Group and Carana were USAID's fourteenth and sixteenth largest private sector partners, respectively.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.devex.com/news/top-usaid-private-sector-partners-a-primer-75832|title=Top USAID private sector partners: A primer|date=2011-09-06|work=Devex|access-date=2017-03-06|language=en-US}}</ref> At the end of 2012, GRM International was the third largest private sector partner for AusAID.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.devex.com/news/top-ausaid-private-sector-partners-81112|title=Top AusAID private sector partners|date=2013-06-03|work=Devex|access-date=2017-03-06|language=en-US}}</ref>
== Notable initiatives == Palladium International is active in the expansion of social innovation<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pubdocs.worldbank.org/en/717051461861046357/Lessons-learnt-from-developing-a-DIB-market-Hirst.pdf|title=Hirst, World Bank Presentation, Lessons Learnt from Developing a DIB Market|date=5 May 2013 |pages=1–9 |last1=Procee |first1=Paul }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201701310256.html|title=Tanzania: UK Firm, Costech Seal 4.2 Billion/ - Deal|date=2017-01-31|work=Tanzania Daily News (Dar es Salaam)|access-date=2017-03-05}}</ref> including impact bonds,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.brookings.edu/blog/education-plus-development/2016/03/24/the-future-of-impact-bonds-globally-reflections-from-a-recent-brookings-event/|title=The future of impact bonds globally: Reflections from a recent Brookings event |date=2016-03-24|work=Brookings Institution|access-date=2017-03-05|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ehealth.eletsonline.com/2016/09/palladium-transforming-lives-through-linking-social-financial-impact/|website=ehealth.eletsonline.com|access-date=2017-03-05|title=Palladium: Transforming Lives Through Linking Social & Financial Impact - Elets eHealth |date=29 September 2016 }}</ref> impact investing,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/interviews/rising-private-investment-in-ems-provides-opportunities-for-new-financing-mechanisms-peter-vanderwal/articleshow/47604141.cms|title=Rising private investment in EMs provides opportunities for new financing mechanisms: Peter Vanderwal|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2017-03-05}}</ref> and shared value.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/103295/palladium-hosts-positive-impact-event-in-indonesia|title=Palladium hosts Positive Impact Event in Indonesia|website=www.antaranews.com|language=en|access-date=2017-03-06}}</ref> Select initiatives of Palladium Group include:
* Utkrisht Development Impact Bond (DIB) in Rajasthan, India <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://convergence.finance/design-funding/grantee-detail/7FBamUSfxmQeE2moMi8yIK|title=Convergence|website=convergence.finance/|access-date=2017-03-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/ubs-pledges-bond-to-help-rajasthan-mater/ubs-pledges-bond-to-help-rajasthan-maternal-healthcare-idUSL8N1NZ5Y5|title=UBS pledges|author=Reuters Editorial|work=U.S.|access-date=2018-03-25|language=en-US}}</ref> * The SPRING Accelerator, a human centered design-based programme<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.springaccelerator.org|title=Home - SPRING Accelerator|website=SPRING Accelerator|language=en-US|access-date=2017-03-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/gender-equality-and-womens-empowerment/spring-initiative|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141224084853/http://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/gender-equality-and-womens-empowerment/spring-initiative|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 24, 2014|title=SPRING Accelerator|website=USAID|access-date=2017-03-06|date=2016-05-19}}</ref> * The Human Development Innovation Fund, an Enterprise Challenge Fund<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hdif-tz.org|title=Human Development Innovation Fund (HDIF)|website=www.hdif-tz.org|language=en-US|access-date=2017-03-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201701310256.html|title=Tanzania: UK Firm, Costech Seal 4.2 Billion/ - Deal|date=2017-01-31|work=Tanzania Daily News (Dar es Salaam)|access-date=2017-03-06}}</ref> * Innovation for Indonesia’s School Children (INOVASI)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/06/09/indonesia-australia-launch-education-program-in-w-nusa-tenggara.html|title=The Jakarta Post}}</ref> * Innovation Impact Framework,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.innovationvaluescore.com/wp-content/uploads/InnnovationImpactCertProgram_Brochure.pdf|title=Certificate Program}}</ref> Execution Premium Process (XPP) and Balanced Scorecard<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/palladium-announces-2015-hall-of-fame-for-executing-strategy-300174878.html|title=Palladium Announces 2015 Hall of Fame for Executing Strategy|last=Palladium|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en|access-date=2017-03-06}}</ref> * IQCare (International Quality Care)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://riftvalleyhealth.blogspot.com/2016/08/the-paperless-way.html|title=The Paperless Way|access-date=2017-03-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thepalladiumgroup.com/research-impact/Big-data-in-health|title=Palladium - #PositiveImpact: big data in health|website=thepalladiumgroup.com|language=en|access-date=2017-03-06}}</ref> * Financing Ghanaian Agriculture Project (FinGAP)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.carana.com/images/stories/PDF/bft%20barclays%20article.pdf|title=Business & Financial Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2015/04/29/usaid-fingap-facilitates-investments-of-13-5m-in-ghana-agribusiness/|title=USAID—FinGAP facilitates investments of $13.5m in Ghana agribusiness|date=2015-04-29|website=Ghana Business News|access-date=2017-03-06}}</ref> In 2015, the firm announced the formation of the Positive Impact Research Institute to explore current and future trends in the Impact Economy<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/palladium-announces-the-formation-of-the-positive-impact-research-institute-300186230.html|title=Palladium Announces the Formation of the Positive Impact Research Institute|last=Palladium|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en|access-date=2017-03-06}}</ref> and the affiliated Let's Make It Possible nonprofit organization.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://letsmakeitpossible.com/|title=LET'S MAKE IT POSSIBLE – A Palladium Initiative|website=letsmakeitpossible.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-03-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thepalladiumgroup.com/who/our-foundation|title=Palladium - Our Foundation|website=thepalladiumgroup.com|language=en|access-date=2017-03-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://springfields.asia/makeitpossible/|title=Palladium – Make it possible initative [sic] |website=springfields.asia|language=en-US|access-date=2017-03-06}}</ref>
== Subsidiaries == Subsidiaries of Palladium Group include:
* Enclude, acquired in 2018 from Triodos Ventures, an independent fund managed by Triodos Bank<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.globalbankingandfinance.com/transforming-the-way-development-is-financedpalladium-buys-enclude-from-triodos-bank/|title=Transforming the way development is financed:Palladium buys Enclude from Triodos Bank|date=2018-09-26|work=Global News, Analysis, Awards for Banking, Finance, Technology sector|access-date=2018-10-05|language=en-GB}}</ref> * Palladium Consulting India Private Limited (PCIPL), established in 2015, is a joint venture of the Palladium Group with AP Globale. The CEO of PCIPL is Amit Patjoshi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.apglobale.com/news/palladium-group-and-ap-globale-s-dcf-advisory-services-merge-to-set-up-palladium-india|title=Palladium Group & AP GlobaleS DCF Advisory Services Merge To Set Up Palladium India|website=www.apglobale.com|language=en|access-date=2018-10-05}}</ref>
Notable persons affiliated with Palladium Group include:
*Robert S. Kaplan, co-founder, Harvard University Professor, and co-creator of the Balanced Scorecard<ref name=":1" /> *David P. Norton, co-founder and co-creator of the Balanced Scorecard<ref name=":1" /> *[https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-serafeim-6668962/ George Serafeim], Harvard Business School Professor<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thepalladiumgroup.com/news/the-price-of-corporate-sustainability-harvard-serafeim|title=Palladium - The Price of Corporate Sustainability|website=thepalladiumgroup.com|language=en|access-date=2019-04-03}}</ref> *Julie Bishop, Palladium board member and former Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thepalladiumgroup.com/who/leadership/Julie-Bishop|title=Julie Bishop|last=|first=|date=|website=Palladium|access-date=November 15, 2019|archive-date=November 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115231301/http://www.thepalladiumgroup.com/who/leadership/Julie-Bishop|url-status=dead}}</ref> *Ann Sherry, Palladium board member, chief executive officer of Carnival Australia, and former public servant *John Eales, Palladium board member, hall of fame rugby player, and businessman<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/former-australia-captain-and-twotime-world-cup-winner-john-eales-inducted-into-wallabies-hall-of-fame/news-story/da602f4312b5a7b4c3230b0a6a1fd6a3|title=Eales inducted into Hall of Fame|date=2011-07-22|work=Fox Sports|access-date=2017-03-13|language=en-GB}}</ref> * Alonzo Fulgham, Palladium board member and former Acting Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) *Kerry Packer (deceased), former Palladium board member and billionaire media magnate<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/05/24/1085359552381.html|title=The richest list of all - Business - www.theage.com.au|website=www.theage.com.au|date=24 May 2004 |language=en|access-date=2017-03-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Bidders-line-up-for-slice-of-1bn-aid/2005/02/11/1108061872448.html|title=Bidders line up for slice of $1bn aid - National - www.theage.com.au|website=www.theage.com.au|date=12 February 2005 |language=en|access-date=2017-03-13}}</ref> * Sir William Archer Gunn (deceased), Palladium (formerly GRM International) founder<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/04/27/1051381846613.html|title=A wool man who changed the landscape - smh.com.au|website=www.smh.com.au|date=28 April 2003 |access-date=2017-03-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/latest/era-ends-as-packer-quits-bush/news-story/e6253040f28e6ab1a3458ac166d4b10c|title=Era ends as Packer quits bush|date=2009-01-02|access-date=2017-03-06}}</ref> *Theodore J. Gordon (The Futures Group founder)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.edcprofessionals.net/palladium.html|title=Palladium|last=SemiColonWeb|website=www.edcprofessionals.net|language=en-US|access-date=2017-03-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.millennium-project.org/millennium/tgordon.html|title=The Millennium Project|website=www.millennium-project.org|language=en|access-date=2017-03-06}}</ref> *Shamel Antonio Matutes son of Abel Matutes owner of palladium group he works as head investor project and development...
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