Agnes Dasewicz Appointed CEO of Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has announced the appointment of Agnes Dasewicz as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2027. Currently serving as the organization's Chief Program and Investment Officer, Dasewicz will succeed Woochong Um. This marks the first time an internal candidate has been selected to lead the alliance since its founding at COP26. Dasewicz brings extensive experience from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), USAID, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Her leadership comes as GEAPP aims to scale its impact, targeting clean energy access for 90 million people, the creation of 3 million jobs, and the prevention of 300 million tons of carbon emissions. The transition is intended to accelerate energy system transformations across emerging economies in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
