• Leadership Change: Harry Boyd-Carpenter appointed Managing Director of the Sustainable Infrastructure Group (SIG), effective January 2025.
• Green Focus: Brings expertise in advancing EBRD’s 50% green investment target and Paris Agreement alignment.
• Strategic Role: SIG represents one-third of EBRD’s business, spanning energy, transport, and municipal infrastructure sectors.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Harry Boyd-Carpenter as Managing Director of its Sustainable Infrastructure Group (SIG), a key division covering municipal infrastructure, transport, and energy. His role begins on January 1, 2025.

Proven Track Record

Boyd-Carpenter has played a pivotal role in advancing EBRD’s green agenda as Managing Director of Climate Strategy & Delivery since 2021. Under his leadership, the Bank has worked towards its annual goal of 50% green investments and aligning all activities with the Paris Agreement.

“We are confident that Harry Boyd-Carpenter’s strategic vision, leadership experience, and passion will help SIG continue to grow and deliver for our clients and the Bank,” said Jürgen Rigterink, EBRD First Vice President.

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Extensive Experience

With nearly two decades at the EBRD, Boyd-Carpenter has held leadership roles in the Power and Energy Utilities team, Corporate Strategy department, and Office of the General Counsel. A qualified lawyer, he joined the EBRD in 2005 after stints at Allen & Overy and the European Agency for Reconstruction in Kosovo.

He will replace Nandita Parshad, who is retiring at the end of 2024 after leading SIG with distinction.

Boyd-Carpenter’s appointment underscores the EBRD’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure development and its mission to drive climate-focused initiatives across its countries of operation.

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