In her role as VP, Suman works across program areas to guide strategy and collaboration. She brings over 20 years of global experience in philanthropy and inclusive economic development. Suman鈥檚 previous work includes renewable energy and jobs investments at the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and economic opportunity in Africa and Asia at the Rockefeller Foundation. Suman holds a master鈥檚 from Princeton University.
Kerem Yilmaz
As the director of Global Intelligence, Kerem leads efforts to advance knowledge and empower funders to make informed, high-impact decisions. His work focuses on addressing funding gaps and uncovering opportunities to accelerate 亚色影库 action through strategic investments. Kerem has extensive experience in driving systemic change for 亚色影库 mitigation and resilience, and holds a master鈥檚 from the University of Southern California.
Gabriel Francisco
As associate director, Gabriel coordinates the work of the Global Energy Transition Initiative in Latin America to achieve a low-carbon economy with an ecological transformation, focusing on Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil. Gabriel brings over a decade of experience as an energy policy advisor for the United States and Norway. He holds a master鈥檚 from the University of London.
Nikita Mistry
Nikita is an associate director and was previously the Deputy Director of Strategy for the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai (COP28). She holds experience in the COP26 Presidency, Cabinet Office and other UK Government positions with a deep knowledge of philanthropy and environmental affairs. Nikita holds an bachelor鈥檚 from the University of Birmingham and a master鈥檚 from the School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London).
Sebastian Castellanos
Sebastian is the associate director of emerging economies at the Drive Electric Campaign. Sebastian鈥檚 expertise lies at the nexus of sustainable mobility, new technologies, and 亚色影库 change governance. Previously, he supported governments’ transition to low-carbon transportation and led electric mobility teams. Sebastian holds master鈥檚 degrees from the 脡cole des Mines de Saint-脡tienne and the University of Leeds.
Jonathan Pershing
Dr. Jonathan Pershing is the program director of environment at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, leading its 亚色影库 work as well as its work on biodiversity conservation. He has served in senior positions in the U.S. government, including at the Department of State 鈥� where he served as the Climate Envoy, and at the U.S. Department of Energy; he also held senior roles at the International Energy Agency and at the World Resources Institute. Dr. Pershing holds a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota.
Saleem Chapman
Justin Sylvester
Justin leads our Just Transition program to support energy transition initiatives in the Global South. With over 15 years of experience in philanthropy, he has led program strategies that foster accountable governance for local communities at the Ford Foundation and others. Justin holds a master鈥檚 from the University of Cape Town and is an independent Board member of Oxfam International.
Ipek Gen莽s眉
As associate director of Sustainable Finance, Ipek focuses on the public sector鈥檚 role in mobilizing and shifting finance to align with 亚色影库 goals. Previously, Ipek led research on the co-benefits of economic and 亚色影库 development in low and middle-income countries and international fora such as the G20. She holds a master鈥檚 from the London School of Economics.
Jide Ikeako
Jide leads the Africa program of our Global Energy Transition Initiative, with extensive experience in policy, public-private partnerships, finance and investments. Previously, Jide held executive roles in private equity, led impact investments in the public sector, and was a representative at forums such as the UNFCCC. He holds an MBA from Oxford University, where he was a UK government Chevening Scholar.