SAN JOSE, Calif. - Bloom Energy (NYSE: NYSE:BE), a company specializing in clean and reliable energy solutions, announced the appointment of Gary Pinkus, Chairman of McKinsey & Company in North America, to its Board of Directors. Pinkus, who has nearly four decades of experience at the global management consulting firm, brings a wealth of governance, leadership, and executive expertise to the role.
Pinkus has been instrumental in establishing and leading some of McKinsey's largest practices, including the co-founding and leadership of the global Private Equity & Principal Investors practice. His advisory roles span major oil and gas corporations as well as new energy startups, particularly in guiding them toward the path to net-zero emissions.
KR Sridhar, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Bloom Energy, expressed his enthusiasm for Pinkus's appointment, citing his extensive experience across multiple industries as a valuable asset for the company's next growth phase.
Prior to his current role as Chairman, Pinkus served in various leadership positions within McKinsey, including Managing Partner of its San Francisco office and the North America practice. He has been a member of McKinsey's Board of Directors, chairing several of its committees and, since 2019, has chaired the Senior Partners Committee.
Beyond his work with McKinsey, Pinkus is actively involved in academia and sports, serving on the boards of Wake Forest University and US Ski and Snowboard. His past board memberships include several educational, cultural, and business institutions.
With his appointment to Bloom Energy's Board of Directors, Pinkus aims to leverage the company's position in the market, especially at a time when growth in artificial intelligence and data centers highlights the demand for innovative energy solutions.
Bloom Energy is known for its Bloom Energy Server, a product that offers always-on electric power that is both clean and cost-effective, catering to a diverse clientele including Fortune 100 companies. The company's mission is to provide affordable clean energy globally.
This announcement is based on a press release statement from Bloom Energy.
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