Michiel Vriens

Michiel Vriens is an accomplished professional in energy finance and climate advisory, currently serving at Green Giraffe Advisory since October 2022. Prior experience includes a role as Research Analyst for the European Climate Foundation, focusing on clean energy and electric vehicle transitions, and conducting research on financing structures in Vietnam's renewable energy sector at IEEFA Asia Pacific. Earlier positions involved consulting and research for Vriens & Partners, a project development role at East Bali Cashews, and event assistance in Singapore. Michiel holds a Master of Arts in Energy, Resources, and Environment from Johns Hopkins SAIS and a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences from Amsterdam University College. Additional qualifications include an International Baccalaureate from UWC South East Asia and a FGASA level 1 certification as a Game Ranger/Nature Guide from Ulovane, South Africa.