Kristen Panerali is Head of Programme - Clean Power, Grids and Electrification, and serves on the leadership team of the Forum's Centre for Energy and Materials. In her role she oversees a portfolio of initiatives addressing renewables, new nuclear, grids and electrification of energy consumption.
Kristen has 20 years of experience in the government and energy-related private sector. Prior to joining the Forum in 2016, 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 during in various political roles at the National Economic Council and Office of Management and Budget. She has an MBA from IESE Business School in Spain.