Cece Zhao

Cece Zhao specializes in clean energy investing and finance. Currently working at AES Clean Energy, she valuates and finances renewable energy greenfield and M&A projects across multiple technologies. Previously at AllianceBernstein, she managed tactical asset allocation and real assets investment portfolios, including the team's first Energy Transition investment strategy. She is experienced in climate tech due diligence and consults startups on strategy, product, and business development. 

With 10 years of experience across finance, energy, and technology sectors, Cece combines her expertise in capital markets, clean energy, and startup development to accelerate renewable energy innovation. Having worked in Asia, Europe, and the US, she is committed to scaling decarbonization solutions globally through international collaboration. 

Cece holds a certificate in Financing and Deploying Clean Energy from Yale, a Master's degree in Operations Research from Columbia University, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Hong Kong. She is a CFA Charterholder with additional certification in ESG investing.