Galvanize Climate Solutions ("Galvanize"), an investment firm focused on generating long-term value from the energy transition, announced that Chris Creed has joined the firm.
Until recently, Creed served as the Chief Investment Officer of the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Program Office (LPO), the world's largest energy transition lender, where he managed a team of over 200 professionals. Under his leadership, LPO obligated 54 deals totaling over $108 billion. Prior to joining LPO in 2021, Chris spent over 20 years at Goldman Sachs, most recently as Managing Director and co-head of securitized investments where he was a portfolio manager for over $75 billion in fixed income assets across multiple funds and separate accounts.
"As the business of decarbonization continues to accelerate and mature, the companies driving the transition to cheaper, faster and better clean energy present a tremendous investment opportunity to scale both their climate and financial impacts," said Tom Steyer, Co-Executive Chair of Galvanize. "Chris's impressive track record at LPO and in the private sector represents an exciting addition to Galvanize's multi-strategy platform and I look forward to working with him to drive both our portfolio's and our firm's performance and energy transition objectives."
At Galvanize, Creed will leverage the firm's significant resources in energy transition, energy efficiency, and climate resilience investing to provide special situation and structured financing solutions in high-growth markets.
"During my tenure at LPO, I saw the clear need for smart, diversified financial partners who can work hand-in-hand with companies of all sizes and stages of growth that are driving the energy transition. Galvanize is one of the rare partners that can meet those businesses where they are, deeply understand their needs and challenges, and unlock their full potential," said Creed. "I'm proud to join this compelling multi-disciplinary platform and look forward to supporting many of the energy transition's most promising companies and investment opportunities."
