John Adams
InvestorPresident and CEO, NGIF Capital; President and CEO, NGIF Accelerator; Managing Partner, Cleantech Ventures at NGIF Capital
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
About
John Adams is President and CEO of NGIF Capital and NGIF Accelerator, where he manages Cleantech Ventures Fund I, a $55 million venture capital fund focused on early-stage cleantech investments. He brings over 30 years of experience in venture capital, cleantech, and energy financing, with educational credentials including a bachelor's degree in environmental science from the University of Toronto and completion of the Berkeley Venture Capital Executive Program. Adams has served on selection juries for organizations including the International Gas Union and Natural Resources Canada, and was recognized as part of Canada's Clean50 in 2022.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Experience
- NGIF CapitalManaging Partner, Cleantech Venturescurrent2021 — presentOttawa, Ontario, Canada
- NGIF CapitalPresident and Chief Executive Officercurrent2021 — presentOttawa, Ontario, Canada
- ThermoLift, Inc.Board Observercurrent2023 — presentNovi, Michigan, United States
- LelantosBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- Ionomr Innovations Inc.Board Observercurrent2021 — presentVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- IonadaBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentCalgary, Alberta, Canada
- Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN)Board Member | Finance and Audit Committee Membercurrent2020 — presentCalgary, Alberta, Canada
- International Gas UnionVice Chair - Research & Development and Innovation Committee Membercurrent2017 — presentGreater London
- Tidewater Renewables Ltd.Board Member2021 — 2024Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Galatea Technologies Inc.Board Member2022 — 2024Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Kinitics AutomationBoard Member2022 — 2023Vancouver, BC
- Canadian Gas AssociationManaging Director, Natural Gas Innovation Fund2016 — 2021Ottawa, ON
- Sustainable Development Technology Canada - Technologies du Développement Durable CanadaExecutive Director2015 — 2016Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Sustainable Development Technology Canada - Technologies du Développement Durable CanadaVice President, Industry2013 — 2015Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Sustainable Development Technology Canada - Technologies du Développement Durable CanadaDirector, Stakeholder Relations2013Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Sustainable Development Technology Canada - Technologies du Développement Durable CanadaDirector, Funding Advisory2011 — 2013Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Mitsui & Co., Ltd.Senior Manager, Infrastructure Business2009 — 2011Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Mitsui & Co., Ltd.Manager, Machinery2006 — 2009Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- MCC Industrial ServicesProject Development Manager1995 — 2006Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- MCC Industrial ServicesProject Coordinator1991 — 1995Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Skills & more
Strategic Planning94Public Speaking9Strategy Development3Management5Leadership7Strategy87Board GovernanceRenewable Energy99Sustainable Development44Clean Technology12Sustainability31Energy28
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Business StrategyCleantechGreen BuildingEnergy EfficiencyClimate ChangeNew Business DevelopmentEnvironmentalSolarCarbonAlternative EnergyEnergy ManagementSustainability StrategyFrom John's professional profile.
Colleagues at NGIF Capital
Abdul Qadir
Chief Financial Officer, NGIF Capital and NGIF Accelerator at NGIF Capital
Akhil Abat
Chief Operating Officer, NGIF Accelerator; Partner, NGIF Capital at NGIF Capital
Ali Tarar
Senior Manager Finance and Accounting, NGIF Capital at NGIF Capital
Ayoola Ajibare
Communications and Content Strategy Specialist at NGIF Capital
Dini Philip
Communications Coordinator - Digital and Graphics at NGIF Capital
Doug Stout
Independent Director at NGIF Capital
Faran Razi
Manager, Contracts & Project Management, Industry Grants Program, NGIF Accelerator at NGIF Capital
Haley Jabusch
Venture Capital Analyst at NGIF Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is John Adams?
- John Adams is President and CEO of NGIF Capital and NGIF Accelerator, where he manages Cleantech Ventures Fund I, a $55 million venture capital fund focused on early-stage cleantech investments. He brings over 30 years of experience in venture capital, cleantech, and energy financing, with educational credentials including a bachelor's degree in environmental science from the University of Toronto and completion of the Berkeley Venture Capital Executive Program. Adams has served on selection juries for organizations including the International Gas Union and Natural Resources Canada, and was recognized as part of Canada's Clean50 in 2022.
- Where does John Adams work?
- John Adams is President and CEO, NGIF Capital; President and CEO, NGIF Accelerator; Managing Partner, Cleantech Ventures at NGIF Capital.
- Where did John Adams go to school?
- John Adams studied at Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D designation, Board Governance); University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (Venture Capital Executive Program); University of Toronto (Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Environmental Science).
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Also attended Institute of Corporate Directors26
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Also attended University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business616
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Also attended University of Toronto341
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