Which 10 CEOs or business leaders are driving innovation and transformation in the clean technology sector?
1. Elon Musk – CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, known for his work in electric vehicles, renewable energy, and space travel.
2. Mary Powell – Former CEO of Green Mountain Power, a utility company that has been at the forefront of clean energy initiatives.
3. Amy Francetic – CEO of Energize Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on clean energy and sustainability startups.
4. Lyndon Rive – Former CEO of SolarCity (now part of Tesla Energy), played a key role in making rooftop solar power more accessible.
5. Jeff Immelt – Former CEO of General Electric, led the company’s efforts in renewable energy and clean technology.
6. Dr. Jennifer Holmgren – CEO of LanzaTech, a company that converts waste carbon emissions into sustainable fuels and chemicals.
7. Christine Harada – President of i(x) investments, a firm focused on impact investing in areas like renewable energy and sustainable agriculture.
8. Christiana Figueres – Former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), played a key role in the negotiation and adoption of the Paris Agreement.
9. Nancy Pfund – Founder and Managing Partner of DBL Partners, a venture capital firm that invests in clean tech companies.
10. Bill Weihl – Former Director of Sustainability at Google, has been a force in driving technology innovation and sustainability efforts at the company.