Anne-France Kennedy

Anne-France Kennedy is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in environmental sustainability and business leadership. As CEO and co-founder of KlimateNet since June 2021, Anne-France has been instrumental in creating a global network focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Previously, Anne-France co-founded Carbon13’s Venture Builder, aimed at scaling carbon emissions reduction efforts, and led the Circular Economy Programme at BVRio, promoting the benefits of waste pickers in BRIC countries. Anne-France also co-founded Hive, connecting corporate executives to social entrepreneurship, and held leadership roles at ON5 Company and The New Sparks, fostering energy-saving services and startup mentorship, respectively. With a strong foundation in business development from FINCA UK and entrepreneurial experience from founding Petit Artisan Ltd, Anne-France's career includes significant contributions to EMI Music in media partnerships and finance. Anne-France holds a Master of Science in Corporate Governance and Business Ethics from Birkbeck, University of London, and a Master’s in Finance and Economics from the Paris Institute of Political Studies.