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Carolann Alt

Carolann Alt

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Carolann Alt is a global transaction and impact advisory leader with over 20 years of experience helping enterprises launch, finance, and scale projects that generate social, environmental, and economic value. Through Empower Management Company, she supports transformational initiatives across Africa and other emerging markets, specializing in sustainable development, decarbonization, renewable energy, healthcare, agribusiness, and clean technologies. She is recognized for navigating complex business environments, structuring strategic partnerships, aligning projects with capital, and advancing sustainable trade and investment between the United States and international markets.

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  • Founder / Transaction Advisor – Empower Management Company
    • Developed commercial strategies for large-scale impact projects
    • Matched projects with capital providers and investors
    • Catalyzed strategic partnerships across public and private sectors
    • Advanced sustainable economic development and job creation
  • Advisor – U.S. Department of Commerce / U.S.–Nigeria Commercial Dialogue
    • Promoted diverse and sustainable trade and investment between the U.S. and Nigeria
  • Advisor – Quaint Energy
    • Supported clean energy initiatives across the U.S., Nigeria, Tanzania, and Pakistan
  • Advisor – Vnesto Capital
    • Provided strategic guidance on financing net-zero and climate-focused projects
  • Commissioner of African Affairs – Maryland Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives
    • Strengthened economic and community engagement initiatives related to Africa
  • Working Group Member – President Biden’s Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment
    • Contributed to infrastructure and global development strategy
  • Director of Government Affairs (Former Role)
    • Guided U.S. clean technology companies in accessing incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
    • Navigated federal and state tax incentives and regulatory frameworks
  • Former Executive – Pharmaceutical & Medical Technology Industry
  • Climatebase Fellow – Climatebase