Climate and Energy Summit: integrated thinking for a climate-resilient Europe

Ester Asin Martinez is the Director of WWF’s European Policy Office, where she leads the organisation’s engagement with the EU and advocates for environmental conservation. With a background in law and political science, she has spent nearly 20 years working for civil society organisations and NGOs. Asin Martinez brings extensive experience in development, humanitarian matters, migration and human rights.

Dr Timur Gül leads the ETP division at the IEA. Previously, he held the position of senior energy analyst at the Directorate for Global Energy Economics. Gül’s expertise lies in energy end-use modelling, and he has made valuable contributions to the World Energy Outlook (WEO). His extensive research and publications cover various topics, including energy, climate change, renewable energies and energy efficiency. Gül’s knowledge and insights drive the IEA’s efforts in shaping effective energy technology policies for a sustainable future.

Pia Henrietta Moon is the Co-Founder and CEO of Carbo Culture, a climate technology company on a mission to remove one billion tons of CO₂ from the atmosphere annually. Carbo Culture removes carbon by converting CO₂ from plant waste into a stable form of carbon, also generating renewable energy and carbon credits in the process. Carbo Culture’s breakthrough carbon removal solution solves key scalability challenges of the carbon removal industry. Her prior experience includes growing two organisations in ed-tech: Mehackit, which provides creative technology courses for youth to experience building technology, and Rails Girls, a global non-profit that organised open-source weekend workshops for women to dive into the world of technology. Given her management expertise, Moon was the youngest board member of a publicly traded company in Finland, YE International. Named a Bloomberg New Economy Catalyst, she is also an alumna of Stanford’s StartX founder community.

Lisa P. Jackson is Apple’s Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives. She oversees Apple’s efforts to minimise its impact on the environment by addressing climate change through renewable energy and energy efficiency, using greener materials and inventing new ways to conserve precious resources. She also leads Apple’s Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, focused on education, economic empowerment and criminal justice reform — and is responsible for Apple’s education policy programmes, its product accessibility work and its worldwide government affairs function. Jackson previously served as the administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency, the first Black person to hold the position. Appointed by President Barack Obama, she focused on reducing greenhouse gases, protecting air and water quality, preventing exposure to toxic contamination and expanding outreach to communities on environmental issues.

Ditte Juul Jørgensen, the Director-General of DG ENER, brings 27 years of experience in the European Commission to her role. Her career has encompassed diverse positions, including head of the cabinet of Competition Commissioner Vestager and director of legal Affairs and trade in goods at the Directorate-General for Trade (DG TRADE). With her extensive background, the Commissioner has acquired valuable expertise in trade, competition and energy policy.

Constance Kann’s current role at EIB focuses on sustainability and impact. Prior to this, she helped develop the bank’s policy agenda and relations with the EU institutions, following a role as the director of corporate responsibility and communication. Before joining the EIB, Kann was the managing director of group communications for the Zurich-based global re-insurance company Swiss Re. She has also previous worked with Unilever as the senior vice president of global communications. She started her career in consultancy as the managing director of the Brussels office for Edelman Public Relations Worldwide.

Philippe Lamberts, a Belgian Member of the European Parliament, plays a vital role as the Co-President of the Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance. With a focus on economic and financial questions, he has become a specialist in fiscal, banking and macroeconomic issues. As a member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON), he brings a unique perspective and expertise to drive environmental sustainability and advocate for green policies within the European Parliament.

Ramona Liberoff serves as the Executive Director of PACE, where she brings together leading corporates, governments, academics and innovators to drive the transition towards a circular economy. With a rich background in climate, innovation and finance, Liberoff has led multiple organisations and businesses focused on sustainability. She has founded innovative ventures in circular transport and energy and has funded numerous impact start-ups.

André Loesekrug-Pietri is an entrepreneur and has held leadership positions in private equity, government and industry. He is currently the Chairman of JEDI, which aims to accelerate Europe’s leadership by financing and nurturing the development of breakthrough technologies. He previously served as a special advisor to the French Minister of Defence, where he was responsible for European defence policy, as well as technology and innovation, prior to which he has 15 years of experience in private equity and venture capital. Loesekrug-Pietri is a lecturer at Sciences Po and a regular columnist at several international media outlets. Having studied aerospace engineering, he is also a private pilot and Colonel with the French Air Force People’s Reserve.

Frank leads the work on policy, sustainability, investment and certification at the Power-to-X Hub. Based in Brussels, Frank follows the work of the European Union on its regulatory framework and supports the EU in its outreach to third countries. Before joining the PtX Hub, Frank supported the EU´s climate diplomacy efforts with industrialised countries.

Dr Anita Orbán is the Director of Public Affairs at Vodafone Group, prior to which she served as the external affairs director of Vodafone Hungary and vice-chairwoman of its board. She is the former vice-president for international affairs at Tellurian LNG. Orbán has also worked as the chief advisor for Cheniere Marketing Ltd, Hungarian ambassador-at-large for energy security of Hungary, as well as the director of the Constellation Energy Institute, a think tank that facilitates cooperation in the central-eastern European energy sector. The author of “Power, Energy and the New Russian Imperialism”, she is recognised as one of the most influential female business leaders by Forbes Hungary and the recipient of the Woman Executive of the Year in Energy Award. She is also a member of the European Council on Foreign Relations, the Board of Globsec and Co-Founder of the Women in Technology Association.

Nicolas Schmit is a Luxembourgish politician and diplomat, who has been instrumental in fostering a fair recovery through his current position at the Commission. An economist by training, he is a former member of the European Parliament and previously served as the Luxembourgish minister of labour. He has also held various positions within the Luxembourgish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including as head of the Department of International Economic Relations and Cooperation. Schmit’s final diplomatic posting was as Luxembourg’s permanent representative to the EU.

Claire Waysand is an expert on European and international economic issues and maintains a strong commitment to carbon neutrality and the development of renewable hydrogen solutions. Prior to her current role as Secretary General and Executive Vice President at ENGIE, Waysand has held several positions within the organization, including corporate secretary and acting chief executive officer. Waysand previously served the French government as the deputy director general of the Treasury and chief of staff of the Minister of Finance. She has also worked at the European level as a member of the European Economic and Financial Committee (EFC) and as the former director of the European Investment Bank (EIB).

Jurei Yada, as the Programme Lead for EU Sustainable Finance at E3G, is at the forefront of securing high-ambition European sustainable finance policies. With a background that includes driving initiatives on sustainable finance and development data at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and leading collaborative activities involving the G20, EU member governments and private sector representatives at the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation, Yada has extensive experience in shaping financial flows to support sustainable development.

Cristian-Silviu Buşoi, a Romanian Member of the European Parliament, holds the position of Chair of the ITRE Committee. He has a broad range of responsibilities, serving as a member of various committees and delegations. With a background in medicine, law and diplomacy, he brings a diverse set of skills to his role.