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This list showcases the top New York based CFO’ operating in the Solar space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected]
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.

Amrita Bhandari
CFO of Acumen
Acumen’s focus on building a world based on dignity through creative though tangible solutions is why I am so passionate about working here.” Amrita is Acumen’s global CFO, responsible for financial operations across our geographies, strategy, planning and reporting. Prior to Acumen, Amrita was CFO of Katzenbach Partners, a dynamic management consulting firm and was instrumental in the merger integration of Katzenbach with Booz & Co. In addition to her management role, she consulted with clients across a range of industries with a focus on strategy and planning. Since then, she developed her own independent consulting practice with a focus on inspiring organizations in the social sector. Amrita has worked with Acumen in the past as a strategy consultant covering a range of topics such as clarifying Acumen’s business model, developing a multi-year operating plan and evaluating Acumen’s employee compensation plans. Amrita has also worked with Management Leadership for Tomorrow, Edelman and other professional services firms. Amrita received a BA in International Relations from The College of Wooster.
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About Acumen: Acumen is a non-profit venture fund that uses entrepreneurial approaches to solve the problems of global poverty.
Stephen Koren
CFO of Inspire
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About Harry’s, Inspire: Consumer technology platform that powers cleaner, more efficient, and more sustainable homes.
John Rebele
Chief Financial Officer of Standard Industries
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About Standard Industries: Standard Industries is a global, diversified holding company with interests in building materials.

Christopher Cline
Chief Financial Officer of Locus Energy
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About Locus Energy: Software monitoring and analytics for the solar industry.

Avi Goldin
Chief Financial Officer of Genie Energy Ltd.
Avi Goldin has served as Chief Financial Officer of Genie since August 2011. He served as Vice President of Corporate Development of IDT Corporation from May 2009 through October 2011. Mr. Goldin originally joined IDT in January 2004 and held several positions within IDT and its affiliates before leaving in January 2008 to join CayComm Media Holdings, a telecommunications acquisition fund, where he served as Vice President, Finance. Mr. Goldin rejoined IDT in May 2009 as Vice President of Corporate Development. Prior to joining IDT, Mr. Goldin served as an Investment Analyst at Dreman Value Management, a $7 billion asset management firm and an Associate in the Satellite Communications group at Morgan Stanley & Co. Mr. Goldin holds an MBA from the Stern School of Business of New York University, a B.A. in Finance from the Syms School of Business of Yeshiva University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
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About Genie Energy Ltd., LUMO Energy, Orbit Energy: Genie Energy Ltd., with its subsidiaries; IDT Energy & Diversegy, operates as a retail energy provider; & an oil & gas exploration company.