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Putra Adhiguna
Energy Analyst Putra Adhiguna has 15 years of leadership experience in F500 companies and currently focuses on the energy transition in emerging economies. He has an engineering degree from Institut Teknologi Bandung and a Master’s in public policy from LSE.
Latest Post: IEEFA Indonesia: Lessons from Texas on extreme weather and power grid resilience
Wilda Anagal
Research Fellow, Southwest U.S. Energy Transition, Wilda Anagal is a member of the Navajo Nation experienced in providing Tribal communities with technical assistance and energy-related support. Her fellowship is in partnership with the Grand Canyon Trust. She is pursuing a Ph.D. at Northern Arizona University.
Frank Bass
Editor Frank Bass is an experienced writer and researcher with a focus on the intersection of government, politics, and business. The author of three books on journalism, he is a pioneer in the area of data-driven reporting.
Latest Post: IEEFA Energy Finance Conference 2020 roundup: Local leadership, global change
Johanna Bowyer
Lead Research Analyst for Australian Electricity Johanna Bowyer has previously worked for CSIRO, Solar Analytics and Suntech and as a management consultant at Kearney. Johanna has research experience in microgrids, energy tariffs and distribution networks. She has a degree in Photovoltaics and Solar Energy Engineering from UNSW.
Latest Post: IEEFA: Zero to 60% in 14 years – South Australia’s success in transitioning to renewables
Melissa Brown
Director, Energy Finance Studies, Asia, Melissa Brown, a former securities analyst at JP Morgan and Citigroup, has played a leading role in various Asian investment organizations focused on mainstream and sustainable investment strategies for public and private equity investors over the past 25 years.
Latest Post: IEEFA: Vanguard funds destroy shareholder wealth with US$290bn in fossil fuels creating a 5.6% performance drag
Sandy Buchanan
Executive Director Sandy Buchanan has worked on a variety of energy issues involving coal, nuclear, utilities, renewables, and energy efficiency since the 1980s. She served as executive director of Ohio Citizen Action for 20 years before joining IEEFA in 2013.
Latest Post: IEEFA: New York State pension fund sets net-zero carbon emissions target
Tim Buckley
Director Energy Finance Studies, Australia/South Asia, Tim Buckley has 25 years of financial markets experience, specializing in equity valuation, including as a top-rated analyst and as co-founder and managing director of Arkx Investment Management.
Latest Post: IEEFA: Vanguard funds destroy shareholder wealth with US$290bn in fossil fuels creating a 5.6% performance drag
Trey Cowan
Oil & Gas Industry Analyst Trey Cowan is a former equity researcher who has focused on U.S. upstream oil & gas activities and global energy markets. Recently, he was a senior analyst at S&P Global Platts covering rigs, permitting, drilling and production.
Latest Post: IEEFA: Frackers produce positive cash flows in 2020 with deep capital expenditure cuts
Seth Feaster
Energy Data Analyst Seth Feaster has 25 years of experience creating visual presentations of complex data at The New York Times and more recently at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He specializes in working with financial and energy data.
Latest Post: IEEFA U.S.: The coal-to-renewables transition takes off
Kate Finlayson
Senior Communications Strategist, Asia Pacific, Kate Finlayson has been a journalist and public relations professional in Australia and Indonesia. She has worked with the Australian Council of Social Service, Aboriginal Legal Service, and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Latest Post: IEEFA Energy Finance 2019: Coal pipeline shrinking, stranded asset risk ballooning, renewables ever cheaper
Arjun Flora
Director, Energy Finance Studies, Europe, Arjun Flora is a UK-based analyst focused on the energy transition in Europe. He has worked in energy technology investment banking at Alexa Capital and Jefferies in London, and holds a Masters degree in Engineering from the University of Cambridge.
Latest Post: IEEFA/EMBER: Energy giants demand billions from Dutch taxpayers for stranded coal assets
Vibhuti Garg
Energy Economist, Lead India Vibhuti Garg has over 16 years of experience in the energy sector. Her work includes promoting sustainable development through influencing policy intervention on energy pricing, subsidy reforms, enhancing clean energy access, access to capital and increasing private participation.
Latest Post: IEEFA: Why India’s solar power tariffs are climbing after hitting record lows last year
Julie Gasper
Operations Manager Australia/South Asia Julie Gasper has broad-sector operations and administration experience in the US and Australia. Previously, she has worked as an environmental consultant and holds a degree in hydrogeology.
Latest Post: IEEFA: Finance Analyst – Energy Sector (India)
Mihaela Grubišić Šeba
Energy Finance Analyst Mihaela Grubišić Šeba focuses on Eastern and Southern Europe. She has 19 years of experience in research, consulting and banking, including with IFIs. She has a PhD from the University of Zagreb and a CFA charter from the CFA Institute.
Elrika Hamdi
Energy Finance Analyst Elrika Hamdi has worked on South East Asian renewable energy, rural electrification, and energy efficiency market developments on projects funded by USAID, AFD, GIZ and UNEP. Prior to that, she was a business advisory consultant in Singapore.
Vivienne Heston
Strategic Communications Director Vivienne Heston has worked for the United Nations, the American Foundation for the Blind, and the National Council for Research on Women, and was stationed in Rome as a correspondent for several news organizations.
Latest Post: Media Alert: IEEFA to hold Energy Finance Conference 2020 online (July 14-30)
Rosamond Hutt
Financial Editor and Communications Specialist Rosamond Hutt is an experienced writer and editor who has worked in journalism, content marketing and communications in the UK and Australia. She has also worked with nonprofits to develop digital content that promotes public discussion, awareness and positive change.
Ana Maria Jaller-Makarewicz
Energy Analyst Europe, Ana Maria Jaller-Makarewicz is a UK-based expert in power and energy markets. She has worked in the areas of regulation, gas market studies and gas-to-power and held training programs in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Europe.
Anika Juhn
Data Visualization Specialist Anika Juhn has performed data analysis and visualization for a variety of organizations, including the U.S. Census Bureau. She also has a background in international development.
Rachel Kent
Office Administrator Rachel Kent is an experienced administrative professional who has worked for a variety of nonprofits in Washington, D.C. and on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. She holds a degree in Political Science.
Cathy Kunkel
Energy Finance Analyst Cathy Kunkel has written reports and given expert testimony on the finances of Appalachian natural gas pipelines and drilling; electric utility mergers, rates and resource planning; energy efficiency; and Puerto Rico’s electrical system. She has degrees in physics from Princeton and Cambridge.
Latest Post: IEEFA: Puerto Rico’s electric grid suffers series of setbacks under Luma Energy management
Julia Lanham
Human Resources Manager Julia Lanham, an HRCI certified global professional in human resources (GPHR), understands the link between success and healthy inclusive work environments. She is experienced with various organization types and focuses on ensuring the world of work is collaborative and engaging. She holds a master's degree in leadership and organizational change.
Suzanne Mattei
Energy Policy Analyst Suzanne Mattei is an attorney (Yale Law School) with 30 years of experience in public interest law and policy. She is also a former regional director for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Latest Post: IEEFA U.S.: Federal appeals court tosses out FERC approval for Spire STL Pipeline
Amanda McConnon
Digital Communications Specialist Manager Amanda McConnon is a content strategist who has provided communications for local nonprofits, grassroots groups, and outdoor organizations. She has an M.A. in writing from New York University.
Milad Mousavian
Energy Analyst Milad Mousavian has been a consultant and researcher in the area of energy transition and climate finance/economics. He has a Master's in Economics from the University of Melbourne and in Energy Systems Planning from the University of Tehran.
Latest Post: IEEFA: Gas power plants assuming a constant capacity factor are being financially overvalued
Christina Ng
Research and Stakeholder Engagement Leader, Fixed Income, Christina Ng is responsible for IEEFA’s fixed income work in Asia Pacific. She has 20 years of experience in financial reporting and has developed financial accounting and reporting standards in Australia and Hong Kong. She is also an independent consultant.
Latest Post: IEEFA: Chinese regulators urged to tighten rules for carbon neutral bonds
Paige Nguyen
Financial Editor & Communications Specialist Paige Nguyen is an experienced writer, editor and marketer who has worked in politics, tourism, digital media and publishing in Australia. She has a B.A. in International Studies (Hons) and a Masters degree in Journalism.
Simon Nicholas
Energy Finance Analyst Simon Nicholas, a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. Nicholas joined the IEEFA team in July 2016, after 16 years’ experience within the finance industry at ABN Amro, Macquarie Group and Commonwealth Bank of Australia in both Sydney and London.
Latest Post: IEEFA Australia: NSW Government accepts that thermal coal is set for major decline
Ghee Peh
Energy Finance Analyst Ghee Peh has worked in investment research since 1995, including at Jefferies, BNP Paribas, and UBS. He has covered Asian coal, cement and metal companies.
Latest Post: IEEFA Indonesia: DME coal gasification project could lose US$377 million annually
Sam Reynolds
Sam Reynolds, Energy Finance Analyst, is a former political and regulatory risk analyst focusing on global LNG and oil markets. He has a master’s degree in energy economics and international environmental law from Johns Hopkins University. He has also lived and worked throughout Asia and published extensively on Asian energy issues.
Catherine Rizos
Publications Associate Catherine Rizos is a writer, editor, and graphic designer with programmatic and communications experience in higher education, public health, and legal services. She currently also serves as communications coordinator for the Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School.
Bruce Robertson
Energy Finance Analyst – Gas/LNG, Bruce Robertson has been an investment analyst, fund manager and professional investor for over 36 years. He has worked with Perpetual Trustees, UBS, Nippon Life Insurance and BT. He has appeared as an expert witness before a number of government enquiries into energy issues.
Latest Post: IEEFA: Gas power plants assuming a constant capacity factor are being financially overvalued
José H. Román Morales
Puerto Rico Energy Transition Consultant José H. Román Morales is a licensed electrical engineer, a certified energy manager and has advised on energy market penetration, microgrid development, renewable energy projects, and accessing capital for distributed energy projects. He is the former president of the Puerto Rico Energy Commission.
Latest Post: IEEFA: Puerto Rico community opts for solar-plus-storage resiliency solution
Trista Rose
Analyst Trista Rose has worked for investment banks in London, New York and Sydney and was part of the proprietary trading team at Macquarie bank. Trista has degrees from the University of Queensland, University of Oxford and is now pursuing a Master’s in Sustainability at University of Sydney.
Latest Post: IEEFA: Vanguard funds destroy shareholder wealth with US$290bn in fossil fuels creating a 5.6% performance drag
Tom Sanzillo
Director of Financial Analysis Tom Sanzillo has 30 years of experience in public and private finance, including as a first deputy comptroller of New York State, where he held oversight over a $156 billion pension fund and $200 billion in municipal bond programs.
Latest Post: IEEFA: Institutional investors have a major role to play in carbon emissions reduction
David Schlissel
Director of Resource Planning Analysis David Schlissel is a long-time consultant, expert witness, and attorney on engineering and economic issues related to energy. He has testified in more than 100 court proceedings or cases before regulatory bodies.
Latest Post: IEEFA U.S.: Coal-fired carbon capture projects are waste of tax dollars
Kashish Shah
Energy Finance Analyst Kashish Shah has worked in the banking and public sectors in India and has a master’s degree in economics from the University of Sydney and an engineering degree from NMIMS University in Mumbai.
Latest Post: IEEFA: Repowering India’s top wind sites could add 30 gigawatts of capacity
Ashish Solanki
Generation WV Impact Fellow Ashish Solanki has conducted research for financial advisory and consultancy firms. A recent graduate of Williams College, he has a certificate in analytics from Harvard Business School and a Bloomberg Market Concepts certificate.
Latest Post: IEEFA: Frackers produce positive cash flows in 2020 with deep capital expenditure cuts
Kate Sopko
Program Manager Kate Sopko has worked in project management, communications and development for Cleveland area non-profits including Policy Matters Ohio, City Repair Cleveland and SPACES.
Muhamed Sulejmanagic
Media Relations Manager Muhamed Sulejmanagic is an experienced public relations professional who has worked for small nonprofits and global companies, including an Am Law 100 legal and consulting firm. He has an MA in public relations from Ball State University.
Latest Post: IEEFA Energy Finance 2021: Week one in review
Saurabh Trivedi
Research Analyst Saurabh Trivedi formerly conducted financial research for Climate Policy Initiative in India. He has worked for JP Morgan, MSCI and Alexandria REIT, and is pursuing his Industry PhD with La Trobe University and Rozetta Institute in Australia.
Latest Post: IEEFA: Global capital mobilising for India’s $500bn renewable energy infrastructure opportunity
Thu Vu
Energy Finance Analyst Thu Vu is a public policy analyst and risk consultant covering developments in Vietnam’s power sector, with a focus on the transition towards renewable energy. She previously worked for the Financial Times (UK) and business advisory firms based in Asia.
Latest Post: IEEFA: There will be no smooth sailing for LNG investors in Vietnam
Norman Waite
Energy Finance Analyst Norman Waite has analysed, assessed, and distributed both public and private financial instruments in Asia, mainly to hedge fund investors. He has covered US waste management and Asian paper and forest products as an equity research analyst.
Latest Post: IEEFA: AIA too important to lag global insurers in coal investment, divestment, and exclusion
Dennis Wamsted
Analyst/Editor Dennis Wamsted has covered energy and environmental policy and technology issues for 30 years. He is the former editor of The Energy Daily, a Washington, D.C.-based newsletter.
Latest Post: IEEFA U.S.: Coal-fired carbon capture projects are waste of tax dollars
Sarah Weeks
Director of Finance and Administration Sarah Weeks has over a decade of experience in financial management and overseeing administrative operations in the nonprofit sector. She has a passion for seeing nonprofit organizations run efficiently and purposefully. She holds a Master of Library Science from Clarion University and a Certificate of Nonprofit Management from John Carroll University.
Clark Williams-Derry
Energy Finance Analyst Clark Williams-Derry served for 18 years as director of energy finance and research director for the Sightline Institute, a multi-issue sustainability think-tank based in Seattle, where his research focused on U.S. and global energy markets. He was also a senior analyst for Environmental Working Group.
Latest Post: IEEFA: ExxonMobil investors need to drill deeper to find the truth