Manages renewable energy programs and negotiate transactions at PacificGas & Electric. Prevously an investment banker at Citigroup (power sector), management consultant, and international development professional, with experience in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe . B.A. International Economics & Political Science, UCLA. MBA and Master of International Affairs, Columbia.

2x entrepreneur. As founder/CEO of Solio, Chris built it into a $10mm company, reaching 2mm consumers with solar chargers in US, EU, and Africa. Pioneered pay as you go solar charging in Africa. B.A. Anthropology, UC Santa Barbara.

Introduced solar devices in 30+ countries in cooperation with local Mobile Networks Operators. Global marketing director for a solar tech company. B.S. Applied Physics, M.S. Product Design, Delft University of Technology.

Spearheaded research and deployment effort for Columbia University’s pay-as-you-go microgrids in emerging markets. Designed and deployed clean energy systems in 20+ countries. PhD Environmental Engineering, Columbia University.

15+ years SaaS product management and development experience. Deloitte consultant providing strategy, process and technology advice to mobile operators and other Fortune 500 companies. Software engineering at IBM. B.S. Computer Engineering, Syracuse University, MBA Georgetown University. Born & raised in East Africa.

Designed and built 30+ solar installations in East Africa for health clinics and schools. Founder of Doorman Property management. Project leader for ‘1 million lights’. Designed and installed commercial & residential solar in US.

Consulted for institutional investors, DFIs, MFIs and foundations. Worked with impact investing funds in US and Africa. LatAm investment banking at Citigroup. B.A. Public Policy, Princeton University, MBA Columbia.

Experienced CFO in solar space for companies such as TBL Capital, Solio and Zep Solar. B.S. UC Berkeley, MBA, Harvard.