Jemma Green
Dr. Jemma Green is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Powerledger, a world leading, blockchain-based energy trading platform that contributes to a sustainable future. She is passionate about using blockchain technology to democratize the power sector and enable a greener and more resilient energy system. Dr. Green has extensive experience bringing together a broad range of sectors to address sustainability issues, stemming from her background in investment banking and risk advisory in London. She has served on various boards and committees to advance sustainability and social responsibility in finance, urban development, and climate innovation. Dr. Green has become a go-to person on matters of blockchain, cities, energy and transport, and has made hundreds of appearances in the media commenting on her expertise.
Jemma Green Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder and Executive Chairman
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Vice President of Global Environmental & Social Risk Management
Academic History
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Ph.D., Sustainability Policy Institute
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M.S., Sustainability Leadership
Dr. Green is an author, researcher and entrepreneur on the enterprise disruption caused by blockchain technology, with special expertise on energy and the sustainable economy.
Under her leadership Powerledger won Sir Richard Branson's Extreme Tech Challenge.
In 2017, Powerledger undertook Australia's first ICO and raised $34 million.
The company has received global recognition for its technology, and its software is being used in countries such as Australia, India, Japan, Thailand, and the United States.
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Powerledger
Contributor - Digital Assets, Forbes
Chair, Climate-KIC Australia
Board Member, Water Corporation
EARLY CAREER
She started her career in banking at JPMorgan in London where she was involved in bringing sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
In 2013, she left JP Morgan and returned to Australia to pursue a doctorate at Curtin University in electricity market disruption.
RECOGNITIONS
MEDIA & APPEARANCES
Dr. Green has been featured or quoted in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Yahoo! Finance, and TechCrunch.
She has made over 200 appearances as a commentator on finance, transport, energy, carbon and sustainable economics.
She has appeared as a guest on Real Vision.