Josh Green Chief Executive Officer
Josh Green is one of Verdeo Group's co-founders and as CEO has overall responsibility for the strategic direction and performance of the company. In addition to overseeing business development and operations, he leads the firm's corporate development efforts, including developing strategic partnerships, assessing new growth areas, and pursuing M&A opportunities. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and participates in various working groups regarding the future direction of US climate policy.
Prior to founding Verdeo Group, Josh was a Vice President and the Director of Latin America at Climate Change Capital, responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of carbon investments for the firm's $1 billion carbon fund. His career spans private equity and strategy consulting, much of it focused on the energy industry. As the Founder of Green Edge Global Advisors, Josh provided strategic advice, transaction support and interim management to clean technology companies and investors. Engagements included developing a sector-specific investment strategy for a leading carbon fund, structuring a voluntary carbon offsets business, and refining the business model and finances of a water technology company expanding internationally. Prior to this, Josh served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust, a $150 million clean energy fund, where he oversaw strategy, operations and investment activity. Before that, he was Vice President of Latin America for Softbank Emerging Markets, a $250 million venture capital fund investing in technology businesses in developing countries. Earlier in his career, Josh advised clients in the US and South America as a Consultant with Monitor Group, a global strategy consultancy. Josh holds a MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Geography, Economics and Environmental Studies, cum laude, from Dartmouth College. He is a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
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