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Christoph W. Frei
Partner at Emerald Technology Ventures
Founex, Vaud
Overview
Christoph W. Frei is a Head of Energy Transformation Venture Capital, Board Member, and Professor with a background as a former member of the UN Secretary General’s Advisory Board on Sustainable Energy and the World Economic Forum’s Executive Committee. He has a strong track record in sustainable energy, international relations, and strategic communications, with notable experience in leadership roles within organizations like the World Energy Council and the Energy Web Foundation.
Work Experience
Partner
2020 - Current
Board Member / Beirat
2023
Adjunct Professor, Advisor to the President, Member of Energy Centre Directorate
2006
- instigator of the Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels
Foundation Council Member
2017 - 2023
The Energy Web Foundation is a global non-profit organization focused on accelerating blockchain technology development across the energy sector.
Secretary General & CEO
2009 - 2019
Check out our: - World Energy Scenarios: Jazz, Symphony, Hard Rock - World Energy Trilemma: ranking 125 countries in energy security, environmental sustainability, social equity - World Energy Issues Monitor, illustrating the thinking of over 1000 energy leaders in 90 countries on key energy trends - World Energy innovation horizon scanning
Senior Director, Energy
2001 - 2009
Senior Director, Partnering Against Corruption Initiative
2002 - 2009
- instigator of the initiative - implemented first high-level board including private sector CEOs and civil society thought leaders - built up dedicated team, which delivered PACI milestones
Education
PhD es sc.
1995 - 2000
European Master
2001 - 2003
DES
1997 - 2000
Dipl. El. Ing.
1989 - 1994