Tik Boonrod Yaowapruek
With an extensive career trajectory spanning two decades in the climate industry, Boonrod is an unparalleled authority on climate finance and sustainable energy. As the Managing Partner at Creagy, he is the linchpin of the firm's vision and strategic direction, advancing its mission to accelerate the transition to a net-zero economy. He excels at dissecting existing climate policies, evaluating their impact, and contributing to the design of more effective regulations.
Boonrod's influence extends well beyond his role at Creagy. He is a respected instructor at Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation (ScII), where he enlightens the next generation of undergraded students by teaching a course on 'climate change: from science-to-actions'. He is also deeply involved in regional climate initiatives, serving as an Evaluation Ambassador at Energy Evaluation Asia-Pacific (EEAP) and as a council board for the Thailand Carbon Neutral Network (TCNN). In these roles, he actively shapes and influences climate policy, fortifying the regional commitment to sustainable development.
His pioneering work in the carbon market dates back to 2003-2004, when he worked on biogas-to-energy and several Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects. His expertise deepened through roles as a Carbon Commercial Analyst at Eneco and as a Sustainable Risk Advisor at ABN AMRO Bank in the Netherlands. During this time, he seamlessly integrated climate risk metrics into customer profiling, enhancing the financial sector’s awareness of sustainability.
Upon his return to Bangkok, Boonrod assumed a pivotal role at Engie Asia, identifying and structuring carbon credits and clean energy projects across several Asian countries. His accomplishments culminated in spearheading the USAID Clean Power Asia program, a multi-million-dollar initiative to bolster renewable energy in the Mekong region. Through his leadership at the USAID regional Private Financing Advisory Network-Asia (PFAN), Boonrod further cemented his reputation as an expert in mobilizing investment in clean energy initiatives, especially in Southeast Asia.
Boonrod's multifaceted expertise and steadfast commitment to creating a sustainable future make him an invaluable asset to Creagy and the wider climate community. His leadership propels Creagy's overarching vision, positioning the firm as a pivotal player in the drive for regional and global climate action.
Education Background
- MSc. Sustainable Energy Engineering, KTH, Sweden
- BEng Environmental Engineering, Chulalongkorn University
- CFA candidate level II
- Entrepreneurship program at the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship (SSES).
- A scholar from the Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership
