Geopolitical disruption, energy security and industrial competitiveness are reshaping strategy and implementation. Early movers in capital and climate tech will lead the next wave of value creation.

Dr. Nick Evans

EY-Parthenon Global Climate Tech Lead; Director, Strategy and Transactions, Ernst & Young AG

Transformation-focused sustainability leader with climate science background. Passionate about coaching and inspiring others. Can be found in the mountains or participating in adrenaline sports.

Based in Switzerland, Nick leads EY Climate Tech Acceleration, as well as Decarbonization and Energy Transition topics and solutions for the EMEIA region. He has multiple years of experience across the climate and sustainability space, especially in the areas of climate technology, decarbonization and green infrastructure.

Prior to the global EY organization, Nick was a strategy lead at a leading climate tech scaleup, focusing in CO2 capture from ambient air, and has held project lead roles at management consulting and PE firms.

Nick holds a PhD in Climate Science from the University of Cambridge, UK, as well as MSci and MA degrees in Natural Sciences from the same institution. His significant research includes publications as the first author in the journal Science.

How Nick is shaping the future with confidence

“In transitions and transformations, timing matters. As energy systems, industrial policy and geopolitics are reshaped in real time, the question is no longer whether decarbonization will transform markets, but which strategies, business models and climate technologies will scale fast enough to create advantage. I’m proud to support EY clients as they navigate that shift – helping them turn decarbonization into resilience, growth and long-term value.”

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