Kristen Panerali
World Economic Forum
Head, Clean Power and Electrification
Kristen heads the World Economic Forum's programs on Clean Power and Electrification. At the Forum, she works with the most senior levels of business and government to deliver impact across the energy agenda. She has 25 years of experience in the government and energy-related private sector. Prior to joining the Forum, she worked in electricity sector strategy, acquisitions, project development and financing with the AES Corporation, AES Solar and SunEdison. In the early part of her career, Kristen worked at the White House in various political roles including at the National Economic Council and Office of Management and Budget. She has an MBA from IESE Business School in Spain.