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Sander Cohan

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Director at National Grid Partners

Boston / New England

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Sander Cohan is Head of Future Systems and Moonshots at National Grid, where he develops a portfolio of climate and infrastructure ventures with potential medium-term impact. Previously at Enel, he built innovation ecosystems to commercialize renewable energy technologies and supporting systems, including scaling a drone inspection platform globally and securing $20M for a marine energy R&D center in Chile. With over 15 years leading climate and infrastructure projects from concept through deployment, he focuses on grid modernization, deep-tech commercialization within large operating companies, and the integration of energy transition with emerging technologies.

Experience

  1. National GridHead, Future Systems and Moonshots (Enterprise Innovation)current2021 — presentGreater Boston
  2. Enel Green Power North America, Inc.Director of Innovation, Global Power Generation2015 — 2021Andover MA
  3. Enel Green Power North America, Inc.Sr. Analyst, Innovation and Technology2012 — 2015Andover, MA
  4. Vermont Electric Power Producers, IncBoard Member2015Montpelier, Vermont
  5. ESAI Energy LLCPrincipal (Conventional and Alternative Transportation Fuels)2007 — 2012Wakefield, MA
  6. KEMA (Now DNV)Energy Analyst2005 — 2007Burlington, MA
  7. Ameresco, IncFinance Associate2004 — 2005Framingham, MA
  8. Europe Online, IncConsultant2003Betzdorf, Luxembourg
  9. Audium CorporationBusiness Analyst2001 — 2002New York, NY
  10. Kargo, Inc.Product Manager, Analyst2000 — 2001New York, NY
  11. Microstrategy, Inc.Associate, Strategy.com2000Falls Church, VA

Skills & more

Team Leadership6Negotiation6Leadership2Strategic Planning2Creativity and Innovation2Strategy25Analysis11Cross-functional Team LeadershipGo-to-Market StrategyPartnership Agreements6Change Management2Renewable Energy60
+12 moreDisruptive TechnologiesStrategic PartnershipsEnergyEnergy PolicyProject FinanceEnergy EfficiencyBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyBusiness PlanningEconomicsMergers & AcquisitionsSustainability

Languages Italian · Spanish

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Colleagues at National Grid Partners

Aaron Panzer
Director at National Grid Partners
Arun Chetty
Vice President at National Grid Partners
Ayman Fawaz
Director at National Grid Partners
Brett Chandler
Vice President at National Grid Partners
Chris Coonick
Director at National Grid Partners
Crispin Maconick
Principal at National Grid Partners
Daniel White
Director at National Grid Partners
Eliza Tortorella
Director at National Grid Partners

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sander Cohan?
Sander Cohan is Head of Future Systems and Moonshots at National Grid, where he develops a portfolio of climate and infrastructure ventures with potential medium-term impact. Previously at Enel, he built innovation ecosystems to commercialize renewable energy technologies and supporting systems, including scaling a drone inspection platform globally and securing $20M for a marine energy R&D center in Chile. With over 15 years leading climate and infrastructure projects from concept through deployment, he focuses on grid modernization, deep-tech commercialization within large operating companies, and the integration of energy transition with emerging technologies.
Where does Sander Cohan work?
Sander Cohan is Director at National Grid Partners.
What check size does Sander Cohan write?
Sander Cohan typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Sander Cohan go to school?
Sander Cohan studied at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) (MA, International Finance); Columbia University (BA with Honors, History (US and Chinese)); Milton Academy (High School, Diploma).

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