CTC Global Appoints Charles Girard as Director of Business Development, International Finance
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CTC Global, the world's leading developer and manufacturer of high-capacity advanced conductors, is pleased to announce the addition of Charles Girard who has joined its global sales and business development team as Director, Business Development, International Finance. In this new role, Mr. Girard will lead market development efforts and help drive global adoption of CTC Global's advanced ACCC® Conductor technology by engaging with major international financial institutions, including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, U.S. EXIM Bank, and similar organizations.
'Charles brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of international energy markets, infrastructure financing, and policy,' said David Chiesa, CTC Global's Vice President of International Sales and Business Development. 'Charles' global perspective and proven track record in project development and institutional engagement will help drive continued support from these important investors in grid capacity, efficiency and resiliency.'
Prior to joining CTC Global, Mr. Girard served as a senior advisor at the World Bank, where he oversaw more than $3 billion in high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) transmission line projects across multiple continents. Before that, he held the position of Lead Energy Trade Commissioner in Washington, D.C., supporting the growth of Canadian clean energy exports to the United States.
With more than 15 years of experience spanning the banking and energy sectors, Mr. Girard has advised multinational corporations, government agencies, and innovative start-ups. He also serves as an Adjunct Faculty Professor at the U.S. Foreign Service Institute (FSI), where he teaches courses on international energy markets and diplomacy.
Mr. Girard holds an MBA from ESCP Europe and a bachelor's degree from McGill University. A global citizen, he has lived in eight countries and worked in more than 50.
CTC Global welcomes Charles to the team as the company continues to expand its global impact and support utilities and nations working to modernize their power grids.
About CTC Global:
CTC Global is accelerating access to energy as the world's leading manufacturer of high-capacity advanced conductors.
For over two decades, CTC Global has helped communities meet their energy needs and manage the risks associated with legacy transmission infrastructure. Today, over 300 utilities and industrial customers in over 65 countries and 30 U.S. states trust CTC to safely and quickly deploy solutions that add the greatest amount of electricity at the lowest capital cost.
Headquartered in Irvine, California, over half of CTC Global's manufacturing capacity is U.S.-based. Its global operations are supported by five manufacturing facilities and an extensive network of partners around the world.
CTC Global's advanced conductor is the most responsible and innovative solution to double capacity and improve reliability at scale. For more information, visit www.ctcglobal.com.
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