Campaigning for ecologically restorative buildings, green energy -including H2 and ocean-derived biofuels - and green finance; particularly in nascent markets. Significant experience in executive and management roles for green market transformation and technology organizations and projects. Prior experience in management and technology consulting and investment banking for multiple industries including energy, real estate, transport/logistics, and financial sector.Recently led and completed the successful first phase of "SMARTER Finance for Families" and authored a successful follow on proposal for SMARTER4EU. Combined these are an initiative of 60+ persons and 29 organizations to replicate and implement successful Green Homes & Green Mortgage programs in 19 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia and South America. The project is supported by the European Commission's Horizon 2020 and LIFE programs, Green Building Councils, national Energy Agencies and the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency; a partnership of the UN Environment Programme, Danish Technical University, and Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The SMARTER Finance for Families initiative has to date certified or signed agreements to certify residential projects including over 37,000 housing units worth EUR 10.4 Billion of new residential construction. 13 financial institutions including local and international banks offer mortgages, construction and renovation loans requiring green performance that exceeds the EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities. Partnerships with municipalities were signed to train 40 representative in connecting private sector green finance products with sustainable housing approaches. More info: https://c2e2.unepccc.org/smarter/Other activities:- Building a consortium for significant Hydrogen production from renewable energy - Member - California Hydrogen Business Council- Authored or participated in 8 successful research grant applications and project execution for the European Commission's Horizon 2020 and LIFE programs. The projects’ focus included green energy, energy efficiency and circular economy. -Participating as an expert on Green Finance for the European Commission's "Energy Efficiency - Financial Institutions Group".-Led a successful European campaign to promote "Living Building Challenge" demonstration projects, implement training courses, build awareness, and advocate for legislation supportive of deep green constructions/renovations. -Managed the creation and execution of multiple green building and green energy demonstration projects.
Listed skills include Sustainability, Green Building, Business Strategy, Sustainable Development, and 46 others.
