Chris Varrone
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Danish Full professional proficiency
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Norwegian Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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FINRA Series 63
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FINRA Series 82
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Experience
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Pickwick Capital Partners
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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May 2020 - Present
Focus on strategy and financing for growth companies in renewable energy, energy storage, plastic recycling, sustainable packaging, data-center cooling technology, and carbon capture and storage (CCS). Focus on strategy and financing for growth companies in renewable energy, energy storage, plastic recycling, sustainable packaging, data-center cooling technology, and carbon capture and storage (CCS).
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Riverview Consulting, Inc.
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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President
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Aug 2010 - Present
Riverview Consulting, Inc. provides advisory services to technology companies in wind, solar, energy storage, waste-to-value and water segments, and to (potential) investors in these industries, especially family offices and impact investors. Riverview Consulting, Inc. provides advisory services to technology companies in wind, solar, energy storage, waste-to-value and water segments, and to (potential) investors in these industries, especially family offices and impact investors.
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Eocycle
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Canada
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Independent Director
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Apr 2016 - Oct 2020
Chris serves on the Board of Directors of Eocycle, the first wind turbine company in the world to bring to market a transverse flux permanent magnet generator. This patented, leading-edge technology enables a more cost-effective machine than has ever been possible before in its class (25kW). Eocycle's wind turbines are used by farmers, schools, communities businesses, and others to generate energy on-site. Their wind turbines use cutting-edge technology with the fewest moving parts and superior-quality components. Owners can count on reliable, low-cost electricity for 20+ years. Show less
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UGE
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United States
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Solar Electric Power Generation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Independent Director
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Nov 2013 - Sep 2020
Serve on the Board of Directors of UGE International, high growth solar development company focused on Northeast US and Philippines markets; serve on Audit Committee; Chair of the Governance, Compensation and Nominating Committee; lead Director in the Strategy Process. Company went public on TSX in 2014, ticker symbol UGE.V. Serve on the Board of Directors of UGE International, high growth solar development company focused on Northeast US and Philippines markets; serve on Audit Committee; Chair of the Governance, Compensation and Nominating Committee; lead Director in the Strategy Process. Company went public on TSX in 2014, ticker symbol UGE.V.
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Silver Leaf Partners
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Jan 2016 - May 2020
The ESG group at Silver Leaf Partners specializes in energy and cleantech investment banking and capital introductions for funds in the ESG space. Assignments include: • Raised equity capital (>$30 m Series B) for plastic recycling technology company, spinout from P&G • Raised equity (>$20m Series A) for nanotechnology co. in Li+ battery space, led by VW Group • Raised equity (>$10 m Series A) for packaging co. that eliminates need for styrofoam in cold-chain shipping, led by Radicle Impact (Tom and Kat Steyer fund) • Raised debt capital (<$10 m) for "repowering" of a small wind farm in Montana Show less
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Stratalis Consulting
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Greater New York City Area
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Principal
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Feb 2015 - Feb 2019
Stratalis advises clients on how to outperform in uncertain markets. My focus is innovation and growth. The Stratalis Group is a global strategy and innovation consultancy focused on helping our clients to become future-focused and to deliver tangible opportunities for growth. We advise market leaders on how to develop foresight around future opportunity and risk, strategic flexibility to adapt and organizational focus to guide and inspire. Through creative growth strategies and innovation execution on products, services and business models our clients achieve increased profitability, improved efficiency and superior return on investment. Show less
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Vestas
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Denmark
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief Strategist
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Dec 2008 - Aug 2010
Vestas is the #1 player in Wind Energy globally; 6 billion Euro company based in Aarhus, Denmark. The Chief Strategist leads the product/market strategy development process and all strategic initiatives involving Technology R&D. Vestas is the #1 player in Wind Energy globally; 6 billion Euro company based in Aarhus, Denmark. The Chief Strategist leads the product/market strategy development process and all strategic initiatives involving Technology R&D.
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SAP
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Germany
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Principal Value Engineering
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Dec 2005 - Nov 2008
Built Nordic Value Engineering team from scratch, responsible for VE Certification program across 20+ countries in EMEA. Built Nordic Value Engineering team from scratch, responsible for VE Certification program across 20+ countries in EMEA.
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TTEC
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United States
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Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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VP Health Care
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Jul 2002 - Jun 2005
Responsible for the Health Care vertical at TTEC including all existing relationships with health care companies and developing new relationships in the US. Responsible for the Health Care vertical at TTEC including all existing relationships with health care companies and developing new relationships in the US.
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L A Jonas Foundation
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New York, NY
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President and Chairman
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2000 - 2005
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ChannelPoint
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Business Development
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1999 - 2002
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Rocky Mountain Administrative Service Company
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Denver, Colorado
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VP, Product Development
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1997 - 1999
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Advisory Board
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United States
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Research Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Managing Director
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1994 - 1997
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McKinsey & Company
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Engagement Manager
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1988 - 1994
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Education
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Cambridge University
MA, Economics -
University of Oslo (UiO)
Grunnfag, Economics -
Williams College
BA, Political Science -
Harvard University
Junior Year, Philosophy -
Regis High School
High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates