Marcene Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Serves as World Wildlife Fund’s champion for climate change efforts in the US and globally. Provides leadership to the climate programs at WWF-US, working to embed climate action across the institution, and within our Board, Council and Corporate and Government partners. Engages with the Federal Government to bring a "whole of society" approach to the energy transition by partnering across subnational, corporate and civil society. Creates structured finance initiatives for nature based climate solutions which are at the intersection of conservation and climate change. Scales efforts to increase resiliency of local and global communities, with a focus on vulnerable and underserved populations.

Rockville, Md, Us

San Francisco, California, Us

Power Factor provides the world's most advanced renewable energy management platform helping to accelerate the Clean Energy Transition

Washington, Dc, Us

Global Head, Climate Business Department, Strategy and Business Development 2016-2021Responsible for growing IFC’s investments in emerging economies for sustainable business with an emphasis on renewable energy, energy efficiency, urban infrastructure, green buildings, nature-based solutions and climate-smart agriculture. Surpassed goal for climate business by growing climate finance to US$5.8 billion or 30% of total IFC FY20 annual investment commitments. Facilitated network of Climate Anchors across a country/sector matrix to drive the implementation of the climate strategy and targets. Developed the IFC Climate Implementation plan for reaching climate target. Fundraise to support program requirements. Championed the establishment of strategic private and public sector partnerships, and the convening of stakeholders on climate finance. Managed Corporate climate risk analysis and reporting. Featured blogger, speaker and co-host of the ClimateBiz podcast.

Washington, Dc, Us

Senior Manager, Climate Business Department 2012- 2016Managed team of climate industry technical experts who are responsible for identifying strategic business opportunities in climate sectors and supporting investment teams in business development, technical appraisals, and portfolio management. Initiated and led cross department program for market transformation of the built environment toward green, efficient buildings (EDGE Program) which includes advising governments on policy reform, direct investment and advisory support to the real estate industry and investment in financial institutions for creation of green finance products. Senior Manager, Infrastructure and Natural Resources 2010- 2012Led the development of strategy and new business development in renewable energy, and low carbon transport, telecommunications and urban infrastructure. Spearheaded initiatives on Green Power for Mobile, Utility Energy Efficiency, Waste to Energy and Rooftop Solar.

Washington, Dc, Us

Senior Manager, Infrastructure and Natural Resources 2010- 2012Led the development of strategy and new business development in renewable energy, and low carbon transport, telecommunications and urban infrastructure. Spearheaded initiatives on Green Power for Mobile, Utility Energy Efficiency, Waste to Energy and Rooftop Solar.

Washington, Dc, Us

Industry Manager, Chemicals Division 2008- 2010Managed the division’s new business in petrochemicals, fertilizers, inorganics and specialties sectors. Led new business development and oversaw structuring and processing of equity and debt investments. Developed strategic priorities in fertilizers for food security, and energy efficiency utilizing Carbon Delivery Guarantees, and invested in energy efficiency projects through the IFC Cleaner Production Facility. Country Manager, Andean Region, LAC 2005-2008Managed overall strategy and execution of investment and advisory services programs in Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. Responsible for corporate client relationship management, business development, strategy development, country risk analysis, coordination with investment processing, World Bank/IFC collaboration, oversight on TA program design, Government relations, and IFC representation on Boards. Principal Strategy Officer, Operational Strategy Department, 2004-2005Worked with Senior Management in formulating and articulating IFC Corporate strategy. Authored two Strategic Directions Papers which defined IFC’s 5 focus areas and articulated IFC’s FY06-FY09 growth strategy. Liaised with Board of Directors on IFC strategy, and budget requests. Provided analysis on investment climate, competitive positioning, and private sector development. Coordinated with regional strategy officers in preparation of local strategic priorities and implementation plans. Principal Investment Officer, Infrastructure and Natural Resources Division, 1999-2004Originated and managed strategic equity and debt investments in moderate to high risk developing countries. Responsible for leading transaction teams in the identification, appraisal, structuring and syndication of Corporate and Project financing, Bank Guarantees, Equity Investments and Portfolio Management for international power and natural resource projects.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance

Ab, International Relations

International Relations And Affairs