Ceres hires former White House official and GE executive Neal Kemkar as its new Chief Network Officer

Former White House official and GE executive Neal Kemkar has joined Ceres as its new Chief Network Officer, the sustainability nonprofit announced today. 

Kemkar will oversee all aspects of the organization’s three premier membership networks for investors and companies, including strategic planning, management systems, operations, program implementation, and business development. He will direct a diverse team of business and policy experts to expand Ceres’ networks, member benefits, and fee-for-service initiatives that support Ceres’ mission of building a cleaner, more resilient economy.   

“Neal brings over twenty years of executive leadership experience building and scaling cross-sector networks that deliver measurable sustainability outcomes,” said Ceres CEO and President Mindy Lubber in an announcement to Ceres staff. “His career spans venture capital, Fortune 500 companies, federal and state government, and the nonprofit sector—positioning him at the intersection of investor relations, corporate engagement, and policy development that is central to our mission.” 

Most recently, Kemkar established the global policy and regulatory function at Galvanize Climate Solutions, a climate-focused investment firm. Previously, he served in senior roles at General Electric, advising leadership on policy and representing the company before government and stakeholder audiences. His public service includes senior roles at the White House and the U.S. Department of the Interior under the Obama administration, where he helped improve federal permitting for renewable energy and transmission projects.  

“I am honored to have the opportunity to join such an influential organization, working with many of the largest U.S. investors and businesses to build a cleaner, more resilient economy,” said Kemkar. “I look forward to bringing strategic insight, new relationships, and partnerships across sectors to help Ceres grow its networks, expand its reach, and deepen its impact.” 

Learn more about Ceres networks by visiting: www.ceres.org/networks. 

About Ceres

Ceres is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more just, and resilient economy. With data-driven research and expert analysis, we inspire investors and companies to act on the world's sustainability challenges and advocate for market and policy solutions. Together, our efforts transform industries, unlock new business opportunities, and foster innovation and job growth – proving that sustainability is the bottom line.