Profile
Jeff Passmore, CEO
Jeff Passmore has worked in the renewable energy and renewable chemicals space for more than 30 years, both as a consultant, and, for 12 years, as Executive Vice President of Iogen Corporation (1998–2010) where he directed the firm’s new market development, project site screening, communications and government liaison operations in Canada, the U.S.A. and Europe.
In 2010, Passmore launched the Passmore Group Inc., a consultancy focused on providing clients with an understanding of the necessary financing, policy, and communications tools to lead to the more rapid deployment and commercialization of technologies in the bio-economy and cleantech sectors.
In 2016, Passmore launched Canada’s signature bioeconomy conference – “Scaling Up.” The theme of the 2016 conference was “Delivering Canada’s low carbon, bio-based economy through sustainable innovation.” In 2017, attended by 240 registrants, the theme was “Making the global bioeconomy mainstream.” And in 2018 the theme is “Competing in the global bioeconomy market.”
Passmore’s expertise encompasses site location assessment - including feedstock availability and price; capital attraction - including government non-dilutive subordinated loans and patient bank debt; strategic investor relations; and media outreach.
Previously, Mr. Passmore served as President of Passmore Associates International (1982–1998) where he specialized in policy development and market analysis for the new energy source technology, renewable fuels, and electric utility sectors.
Mr. Passmore’s work has frequently taken him on projects in Central and South East Asia, Africa, throughout Europe including the European Commission, and across the US and Canada.
Employment History:
- Founder and CEO, Passmore Group Inc.; 2010–present
- Chair, Scaling Up bioeconomy conference; 2016 – present
- Executive Vice President, Iogen Corporation; 1998–2010
- Founder and President, Passmore Associates International; 1982–1998
- Senior Editor, Canadian Renewable Energy News; 1978–1982
Summary of Qualifications:
- Past Member, CleanTech Advisory Board, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (2009–2011)
- Past Chair (2009), Canadian Renewable Fuels Association
- Past Member, National Advisory Board on Energy Science & Technology (1997–2008)
- Past President, Canadian Wind Energy Association
- Past President, Solar Energy Society of Canada
- Past President, International Association for Energy Economics, Ottawa Chapter
- Past Senior Vice President, Independent Power Producers’ Society of Ontario
- Frequent Expert Witness for Federal Committees of the House of Commons and Senate (Canada), and House of Representatives and Senate (US)
- Past Member, International Climate Change Consultative Committee (Environment Canada, Department of Foreign Affairs); and the Technology Table of the National Climate Change Secretariat
- Certificate, European Union Institutional Relations and Public Affairs, 1999
- Post Graduate Journalism program, Carleton University, 1977
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Political Science, McMaster University, 1973
Awards:
- Canadian Wind Energy Association Technology Deployment Award, 2000
- Hedley J. Palmer Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Independent Power Industry, 1989
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