Christopher Kemper

Chris founded Palmetto in 2010 and serves as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. He is a mission-oriented leader focused on technology solutions to climate change. Chris’ approach blends capitalism with environmentalism, focusing on re-imagining decentralized energy systems and a decarbonized future. As outlined in his manifesto, the New Utility Revolution, technological advancements and economic advantages created by clean technology are approaching a tipping point in the global energy infrastructure. Chris originally started Palmetto in London after refining his skill set in both policy and finance at organizations including Compagnie Financière Tradition and the United Nations. In both capacities, he worked primarily with developing countries to deliver clean technologies in an effort to leapfrog and operate outside an antiquated centralized utility grid structure. Chris is actively involved in the energy, climate, and conservation sectors to support the mission on which Palmetto was founded.