Chris Creed

Partner, Credit and Capital Solutions //
Galvanize Climate Solutions is a mission driven investment platform built to produce and scale vital climate solutions.
Chris has over two decades of experience in investment management, public-private partnerships, and innovative financing solutions for high-impact energy and infrastructure projects. Most recently, Chris served as the Chief Investment Officer of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO), with over $300 billion in lending authority. He led efforts in financing emerging, first-of-a-kind energy technologies, companies, and projects to support America’s transition to a sustainable energy future. Prior to the DOE, Chris spent over 20 years at Goldman Sachs, as a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, overseeing more than $75 billion in credit assets across mutual funds and separate accounts at GSAM. His leadership in the financial markets has positioned him as a recognized expert in managing complex portfolios and innovative financing strategies. Chris graduated from Brown University with an Sc.B. in Applied Mathematics – Economics.