Our 2023-2024 Leadership Team
Managing Directors
CHENG HUI LIM
CO-MANAGING DIRECTOR | LinkedIn
Hailed from sunny Singapore, Cheng Hui strongly believes in sustainable living and the power of startups transforming the world.She is excited to help climate-related startups go from zero to one by contributing her experiences in consulting, banking and the startup world. As one of the Managing Directors of CEP, she looks forward to taking CEP to the next level - to expand the reach and impact it can have on the climate space and leave behind an even better experience for all those engaged.
DANIEL CAPELIN
CO-MANAGING DIRECTOR | LinkedIn
Daniel came to MIT Sloan from the world of engineering because of the vibrant climate and entrepreneurial ecosystems on campus. He is a 2024 MBA candidate focused on deep-clean-tech and early stage startups and as one of the Managing Directors of CEP he is focused on building on the work of past years’ leaders to expand CEP’s impact and foster global connections in climate tech. During his free time, he enjoys all that the outdoors has to offer: skiing, camping, hiking, and more.
TOHORI TSUCHIYA
CO-MANAGING DIRECTOR | LinkedIn
Tohori is a 2024 MBA candidate at MIT focused on climate-tech innovation. Having lived in Sweden, Bhutan, Japan, and the U.S. and worked in finance and venture capital, he's passionate about supporting entrepreneurs tackling the global challenge of climate change. As a Co-Managing Director CEP, he's excited to create collaboration between entrepreneurs, private markets, academia, and governments. In his free time, he enjoys playing with his daughter at parks and developing his cooking skills.
Vice Presidents
RYOTA SHOJI
VP OF SPONSORSHIPS | LinkedIn
Ryota is an HBS MBA student in the class of 2024 focused on climate. Prior to HBS, he has worked in procurement with Hitachi, a leading manufacturing conglomerate in Japan. Passionate about revitalizing incumbent businesses through climate-tech innovation and entrepreneurship, he hopes to build and reinforce lasting relationships for this year’s CEP. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his family, and pursuing his newfound passion in running.
LILIAN ALVES
VP OF SPONSORSHIPS | LinkedIn
Lilian is a MIT Sloan Fellow MBA, class of 2024, focused on energy transition and finance. Prior to MIT, she was the Chief Commercial Officer at Engie Mexico, helping companies contract low-carbon solutions through power and natural gas. She has ample experience in the Latin American energy sector, having worked in companies such as Mitsui & Co. CEMEX and Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Lilian is from Amazonas in Brazil. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, being outdoors and learning to play golf.
DANIEL AGUDELO
VP OF SPONSORSHIPS | LinkedIn
Daniel is an MIT MBA student in the class of 2025, working towards certificates in Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Sustainability. He has prior experience in management consulting spanning various industries in the United States and Latin America, and later transitioned to a Colombian real estate firm. Passionate about bringing innovations to market, Daniel seeks to drive carbon footprint reduction across industries. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis and golf and trying new cuisines.
JAVAD MUSHTAQ
VP OF MENTORSHIPS & JUDGING | LinkedIn
Javad is a Sloan Fellows MBA ’24 candidate from Norway with roots from Pakistan. His background is extensive from working in five continents within the energy sector, in early stage impact investing, and climate organizations focusing on systems change and transformation. In addition, he has founded several social impact organizations, is an active early stage investor in Nordics, Middle East and South Asia, and serves as an advisor and board member in multiple organizations.
ALEJANDRO SEVILLA
VP OF MENTORSHIPS & JUDGING | LinkedIn
Alejandro is a PhD candidate in the Mechanical Engineering department, focusing on next-gen battery cathode materials. With industry exposure in R&D and manufacturing of Li-ion batteries, he’s passionate about energy storage solutions and global decarbonization. Prior to MIT, he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Duke University in 2020.
BENJAMIN MEJIA-TICKNER
VP OF MENTORSHIPS & JUDGING | LinkedIn
Ben is a 2025 MBA Candidate at MIT Sloan focused on the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainability. Prior to graduate school, he worked as a process engineer focusing on the design and construction of water treatment infrastructure and environmental remediation. He is passionate about transforming businesses into becoming more sustainable and helping develop technologies to address climate change and soil and water pollution. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, photography, and exploring global cuisines.
CRIS SY
VP OF PARTNERSHIPS & FINANCE | LinkedIn
Cris is excited to be a part of the energy and climate tech ecosystem. She is a ‘24 MBA candidate from Manila, Philippines, and has helped emissions-intensive companies across Asia Pacific develop roadmaps to decarbonization during her consulting days at Boston Consulting Group. As VP of Finance/VP of Partnerships, she is eager to get more organizations engaged with the CEP participants and make this year’s events even more ambitious. In her free time, she likes watching Architectural Digest home tour videos.
PATRICIA MATIAS
VP OF PARTNERSHIPS | LinkedIn
Patricia is a dual-degree MBA/MPA candidate at MIT Sloan and Harvard Kennedy School. She is committed to developing innovation for education and climate resilience in Southeast Asia. Most recently, she spent the summer helping commercialize a climate-tech startup that advances energy efficiency in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Before Sloan, Patricia served as VP of Partnerships at Edukasyon.ph, the Philippines’ largest edtech. A certified people person, she is thrilled to serve the CEP in the same role!
WILLIAM CHUNG
VP OF PARTNERSHIPS | LinkedIn
William is a 2025 MBA candidate at MIT Sloan focused on climate/clean tech. While serving as a US Army helicopter pilot, Will flew over drought-stricken villages in Afghanistan and confronted the environmental impact of burning nearly 200,000 pounds of jet fuel. Will felt compelled to change his life trajectory towards combating climate change. As VP of Partnerships, Will is excited to develop and enhance lasting relationships for hopefully the biggest CEP ever! In his free time, he is a lover of all things outdoors.
DEVI KOSA
VP OF OUTREACH & MARKETING | LinkedIn
Prior to MIT Sloan, Devi delved into the energy sector, leveraging her engineering background for four years. Devi is an MBA '24 candidate and has a special interest in a future where sustainable innovation powers the world, which stems from her previous involvement in the sector. She is thrilled to support fostering the innovation that addresses pressing climate and energy challenges through CEP. Outside of school or work, she enjoys exploring new outdoor places.
GABRIEL BALZARETTI
VP OF APPLICANT EXPERIENCE | LinkedIn
Gabriel is an MBA '25 candidate at the MIT Sloan School of Management pursuing the Sustainability and Entrepreneurship & Innovation certificates. Before Sloan, he provided economic consulting services for commercial litigation at Cornerstone Research. As VP of Applicant Experience, Gabriel is excited about fostering an environment where CEP applicants have an equitable opportunity to participate, learn, and win the prize. In his leisure time, Gabriel enjoys outdoor activities such as cycling, camping, and running.
ANDREW HOLDEN
VP OF APPLICANT EXPERIENCE | LinkedIn
Andrew is a 2024 MBA candidate at MIT Sloan. Before Sloan, Andrew worked at a private equity firm that specializes in sustainable food chain investing. Over this past summer, he interned at a climate tech startup in Boston that leverages next-gen space technology and machine learning to enable businesses and governments to automate operational decisions around high-impact weather events. Andrew was raised in Northern California and enjoys road biking, backpacking, and skiing.
KARA BURNS
VP OF APPLICANT EXPERIENCE | LinkedIn
Kara is an MBA ‘24 candidate at MIT Sloan. Originally from Boston, Kara brings investing experience between public equity research, private investments, and ESG integration. At MIT, she is focused on sustainability, impact investing, and entrepreneurship. Kara is eager to support and engage with CEP applicants. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, hiking, and yoga.
SANJAY PITCHAI
VP OF OPERATIONS & EVENTS | LinkedIn
Sanjay Pitchai is an MBA '25 candidate at the MIT Sloan School of Management, pursuing the Sustainability and Finance certificates. Before Sloan, Sanjay worked in Strategic Finance and Investment Banking helping Technology companies make strategic decisions and grow revenue. Sanjay is interested in the Energy Transition and Climate Tech field, and how innovations in the space will help decarbonize manufacturing processes. In his free time, Sanjay enjoys watching and playing soccer, spending time outdoors and traveling to new cities.
SAM HALL
VP OF OPERATIONS & EVENTS | LinkedIn
Sam is a 2025 MBA Candidate at MIT, focusing on sustainability and entrepreneurship. Prior to MIT, Sam was the Head of Operations at a commerce technology startup and spent four years as a Consultant at Bain. As VP of Operations for CEP, Sam is excited to leverage his strategy & operations background to put on a fantastic event and, more importantly, uplift this next generation of climate tech founders. In his free time, Sam enjoys playing golf, traveling, and supporting the Cincinnati Bengals.
SHUBHANGI RANA
VP OF OPERATIONS & EVENTS | LinkedIn
Shubhangi, a 2024 MBA candidate at MIT Sloan, is deeply dedicated to sustainability and social impact. Before her Sloan journey, she served as a design engineer in Nepal's hydropower sector, igniting her passion for clean energy. She co-founded Pad2Go, a Nepali social enterprise soon marking its 5th anniversary in November. Shubhangi's summer internship at Workato, a series E tech firm, revolved around crafting their ESG strategy. In her leisure, she indulges in painting, cooking, and immersing herself in regional fiction.
BEN GOLDSTEIN
VP OF OPERATIONS & EVENTS | LinkedIn
Ben is an MBA '25 candidate at the MIT Sloan School of Management. Before Sloan, Ben worked at JP Morgan. He is interested in the Energy Transition and Climate Tech field.
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