
What an oil-rich region can teach the world about renewable energy
Over the next two weeks, world leaders are gathering in Marrakesh, Morocco to discuss perhaps the greatest challenge facing our world: climate change.
MBA, George Washington University. With the International Finance Corporation (IFC): has worked in a wide range of regions and industries, including: Manager of New Investments, Eastern/Central Europe region; over 12 years in oil and gas division; two years in New Delhi as Director, South Asia department; 2004-10, headed Global Manufacturing and Services department, leading activities in tourism, retail and property development, construction materials, the forest-products chain, life sciences, and energy-efficient machinery; 2010-11, Director, Middle East, North Africa, and Southern Europe department; 2011-14, Vice-President, Europe, Central Asia, Middle East, and North Africa region; currently leads the investment operations and advisory services, overseeing new business development, portfolio, and client relationships with key private sector partners worldwide. Has represented IFC in operating committees managing oil and gas properties in Latin America, the Middle East and Central Asia. Member, current or former, Board of Directors: IDFC, India; Commercial Bank of Ceylon, Sri Lanka.