Jay Dessy
About Jay Dessy
Jay Dessy is the Director of Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, with a background in sustainable finance, consulting, and energy policy.
Company
Jay Dessy is currently with Breakthrough Energy, where he serves as the Director of the Breakthrough Energy Catalyst. He has held this position since 2021, focusing on initiatives in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Breakthrough Energy is known for its efforts in addressing climate change through innovation and investment in clean energy projects.
Title
Jay Dessy holds the title of Director, Breakthrough Energy Catalyst at Breakthrough Energy. In this role, he is responsible for leading and overseeing projects that aim to accelerate the development and deployment of sustainable energy technologies.
Previous Roles at Gates Ventures
Prior to his current role, Jay Dessy worked at Gates Ventures as a Program Associate from 2019 to 2020. During his year-long tenure in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, he was involved in various initiatives that supported the missions of the philanthropic and investment firm founded by Bill Gates.
Consulting Experience at Deloitte
Jay Dessy has consulting experience from his three-year tenure at Deloitte Consulting (2016-2019) in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. As a Consultant, he engaged in different consulting projects, contributing to the firm's advisory and strategic consulting services.
Education and Expertise
Jay Dessy studied at Riverdale Country School from 2012 to 2016, where he completed his high school education. He later pursued higher education at Princeton University, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Geoscience, Cum Laude.