EP.86 Kellie Metcalf, Managing Partner, Energy Transition at EnCap Investments
Feb 25, 2022
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Kellie Metcalf from EnCap Investments discusses the impact of power crises on electricity market liberalization, importance of trading background for utility executives, and challenges in measuring ESG performance of companies and investment funds.
Accurate ESG measurement is essential for evaluating sustainability commitment in the energy sector.
Military background can shape strong leadership qualities in the energy industry.
Deep dives
ESG Importance and Measurement in the Energy Sector
ESG is crucial in the energy sector, encompassing environmental (E), social (S), and governance (G) aspects. The podcast emphasizes the significance of measuring and reporting ESG metrics accurately. The discussion underlines that merely incorporating renewables does not fulfill ESG requirements. The conversation stresses the need for thorough measurement of ESG criteria to reflect true commitment to sustainability.
Kelly Metcalfe's Diverse Career Background
Kelly Metcalfe's career journey from the US Army to energy sector leadership is highlighted. Her military experience broadened her global perspective and instilled leadership skills. The podcast delves into how her military role, delivering petroleum products, laid the foundation for her interest in the energy industry. Metcalfe's unique background blends military leadership qualities with energy industry insights.
Diversity and Gender Representation in the US Army
Kelly Metcalfe reflects on her experiences as a female officer in the US Army during the 80s. She describes the lack of diversity at the time, being one of the few female officers on a major German base. The podcast explores the challenges she faced due to gender disparity, offering insights into the historical context of gender diversity in the military.
Military Service and Leadership in Politics and Business
The conversation navigates the relevance of military service for political leaders, particularly in the US. The podcast discusses the importance of military experience in understanding global positioning, economics, and energy security. Metcalfe shares perspectives on military backgrounds shaping leadership in maintaining economic and strategic stability. The discussion examines how military service can influence decision-making and leadership effectiveness in the political and business spheres.
In this episode, our CEO John Feddersen is talking to Kellie Metcalf, Managing Partner at one of the leading energy transition investors - EnCap Investments.
Kellie had a long and distinguished career in the power sector. She was a Senior Director at Pattern Development, a renewable energy and transmission development firm and held senior roles in power marketing and origination at Barclays and Fortis Bank. She began her career in 1995 at Enron North America and before her business career, Kellie was a First Lieutenant in the US Army.
Kellie and John discuss:
•The importance of a trading background for a C-suite of an electricity utility •The impact of the power crises in the US on the process of electricity market liberalisation •ESG investing and where are we in measuring and evaluating ESG performance of companies and investment funds