To expedite decision-making and operational matters, a four-person Executive is elected by the Steering Committee Members to work closely with the Secretariat on an ongoing basis, and determine whether decisions on strategic or operating issues must be referred to the Secretariat. The Executive meets on a monthly basis, and corresponds on a more frequent basis to allow for more regular guidance and input on decision-making to the Secretariat’s work, and more regular updates to both Steering Committee Members and the wider Cool Coalition Membership.

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Brian Dean

Brian Dean is Director of Energy Transition at Sustainable Energy for All and has more than 28 years of experience supporting governments and organizations globally with energy efficiency and energy transition analytics, policy, program design and investment. Brian joined Sustainable Energy for All as Head of Energy Efficiency and Cooling in 2019. Prior to joining SEforALL, Brian was an official at the International Energy Agency where he was the lead for Energy Efficiency in Buildings, was head of Energy Efficiency Policy and Analytics at ICF International and has education in engineering, architecture and political science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.


 

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Ben Hartley

Ben Hartley is the Programme Manager of the Sustainable Cooling programme at SEforALL. His work focuses on access to cooling solutions for vulnerable populations, as well as energy efficiency, in the context of SDG 7. Ben is a Canadian public policy professional with a background in energy, environment, and sustainable development.


 

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Graeme Maidment

Graeme has worked in cooling for over 40 years, starting with J&E Hall in 1983. He started an academic career in 1995 and as Professor of Heating and Cooling has led a research group at London South Bank University with focus on sustainable cooling and heating. He recently joined the UK Government of Dept of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) where he is technical lead for cooling.


 

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Axum Teferra

Axum is Senior Associate Director of the Clean Cooling Collaborative (CCC), an initiative of ClimateWorks Foundation, where she oversees portfolios to drive international action and investment to scale sustainable cooling solutions, and to unlock cooling access for heat-vulnerable, low-income communities. She also manages the cooling program’s work on impact and learning, as well as strategic communications. Axum brings over fifteen years of experience in the climate change and clean energy field. Prior to joining ClimateWorks, she worked on high-impact strategies in regional and state government roles, focusing on decarbonizing the built environment, advising cities on equitable climate mitigation and adaptation solutions, and launching and leading building electrification programs. She holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental conservation from Texas Tech University and a master’s degree in urban planning and environmental policy from Tufts University.


 

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Andrea Voigt

Andrea is Vice-President, Global Public Affairs & Sustainability, at Danfoss Climate Solutions, a global leader in energy efficiency and decarbonization technologies. She joined Danfoss in 2021, her experience in the heating and cooling industry spans over two decades. Prior to Danfoss, for 12 years, she was Director General of the European Partnership for Energy and the Environment (EPEE), a major Brussels based industry association advocating for sustainable heating and cooling technologies in buildings, industry and the cold chain at EU and at global level. Previous assignments included senior roles in sales, marketing and communication. Andrea is a member of the Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Technical Options Committee (RTOC) under the United Nations’ Montreal Protocol. She is also Vice-President of the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) and member of the Executive Board of the UN hosted Alliance The Cool Coalition.