Anne Foster
About Anne Foster
Anne Foster serves as the Global Head of ESG - Energy Transition and Net Zero Investment at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners and has extensive experience in investment and financial advisory within the energy sector. She has held various leadership roles, including Non-Executive Director positions and has contributed to initiatives supporting women's entrepreneurship in technology.
Work at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
Anne Foster serves as the Global Head of ESG - Energy Transition, Net Zero Investment at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the firm's commitment to sustainable investment practices. Her role involves overseeing environmental, social, and governance strategies, focusing on energy transition and net-zero investment initiatives. Foster's leadership in this area aligns with Quinbrook's mission to support the development of renewable energy projects and sustainable infrastructure.
Current and Previous Roles
In addition to her role at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, Anne Foster is a Non-Executive Director at Flexitricity, a position she has held since 2021. She previously served as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Directors at Energy Trade from 2018 to 2021 in Sydney, Australia. Foster also contributed to TEDxSydney as an Advisory Board member for one month in 2017. She has been involved with EnergyLab as a Mentor since 2017, focusing on digital energy transformation and related technologies.
Education and Expertise
Anne Foster has an extensive educational background. She studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, focusing on Digital Transformation, including IoT, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity. She holds a Master of Applied Finance from FINSIA and a Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours in Environmental Science from the University of New South Wales. Additionally, she studied Environmental Science and Computer Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and has completed postgraduate studies at MIT.
Achievements and Contributions
Anne Foster has made significant contributions to the fields of energy and technology. She co-authored 'CERES In Sight of the Clean Trillion', a publication on clean energy investment. Foster has been featured in Forbes for her work and represented Australia at the Oxford SKOLL World Forum, emphasizing her international influence in sustainability. She has participated as a speaker at various conferences, including the Renewable Energy World Conference, sharing insights on energy transition.
Involvement in Gender Equality Initiatives
Anne Foster has actively participated in initiatives supporting gender equality. She was a former committee member of UN Women, reflecting her commitment to gender equality. Foster also served on the Sydney TEDx Women's Advisory Board, contributing to discussions on women's roles in technology and energy. Additionally, she has mentored women's hackathons and startup incubators, promoting female entrepreneurship in technology.