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April 21, 2026 • 8:30 am - 5:00 pm est

Columbia Global Energy Summit 2026

The Columbia Global Energy Summit 2026 is an annual event dedicated to thought-provoking discussions around the critical energy and climate challenges facing the global community. 

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Emmanuel Lagarrigue

Partner, Global Co-Head of Climate Transition Fund and Head of Sustainability, KKR

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Emmanuel Lagarrigue (New York) joined KKR in 2022 and is the Global Co-Head of the firm’s Climate strategy within the Infrastructure business. In this role, he leads KKR’s global investments in climate, showcasing his expertise and commitment to sustainable growth. Mr. Lagarrigue has considerable experience in sustainability, the energy transition, and the transformation of large businesses. Before joining KKR, he was a founding partner of BeyondNetZero, a General Atlantic fund focusing on growth equity opportunities in decarbonization technologies. Before that, Mr. Lagarrigue held various leadership positions at Schneider Electric for over 20 years, including Chief Strategy, Chief Sustainability, and Chief Innovation Officer, as well as P&L and general management roles in Europe, South America, Asia, and the United States. Additionally, he serves as the Chairman of the board of trustees of Menorca Preservation, an NGO dedicated to environmental causes in the Balearic Islands.

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