Work

With a background in engineering, strategy, and finance, Kirk helps companies reduce the environmental impacts of their operations while providing attractive financial returns.

Current Projects

• Leads the Green Portfolio Project outreach strategy and execution, with a focus on the private equity sector
• Works with KKR to develop quantitative tools to measure and track the progress of environmental and operational improvements across its portfolio of companies

Background

Education:

• M.B.A., Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• B.S., Chemical Engineering, Columbia University

Professional Experience:

• Director of Strategy and Operations, DBA – an environmental start-up focusing on sustainable products and green consulting
• Consultant, Mars & Company – strategy consulting firm. Projects ranged from private equity strategy to operational optimization
• Chemical Engineer, United Technologies Fuel Cells – co-developed Nissan's first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle
• Kirk is a LEED Accredited Professional