Neal Kinkenon
About Neal Kinkenon
Neal Kinkenon is the Manager of Project Finance at Breakthrough Energy, with extensive experience in finance roles across various companies and international settings.
Current Role at Breakthrough Energy
Neal Kinkenon is currently working as a Manager, Project Finance at Breakthrough Energy since 2022. His role involves handling structured investments and contributing to the Catalyst program, which focuses on scaling innovations in clean energy technologies. Breakthrough Energy is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, emphasizing his involvement in the regional clean tech ecosystem.
Previous Experience at CohnReznick Capital
Prior to his current role, Neal Kinkenon worked at CohnReznick Capital in various capacities. He served as a Senior Associate for 4 months in 2022, and as an Associate from 2020 to 2022. Before that, he was a Summer Associate in 2019. His tenure at CohnReznick Capital was marked by significant contributions to project finance in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Roles at Shell and Petroleum Development Oman
Neal gained extensive experience in the energy sector through his roles at Shell and Petroleum Development Oman. At Shell, he worked as a Financial Analyst Carve Out from 2015 to 2018 and as a Financial Analyst - Upstream from 2013 to 2014 in Houston, Texas. Additionally, he was a Senior Corporate Accountant at Petroleum Development Oman from 2014 to 2015, where he gained exposure to global energy markets while based in Muscat, Oman.
Educational Background
Neal holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management, obtained between 2018 and 2020. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Tulane University, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his career in finance and energy sectors.
Early Career as Business Analyst
Neal began his professional journey at Motiva Enterprises LLC, where he served as a Business Analyst from 2011 to 2013. This role was based in Convent, LA, and marked the starting point of his career in finance and business analysis.