Manuel Schönfeld

Manuel Schönfeld is the founder and CEO of PowerX, a company dedicated to combating climate change, backed by venture funds like Sequoia Scout Fund, Y Combinator, and Antler.

Prior to establishing PowerX, Manuel spent years at McKinsey and Company as a project manager, where he advised governments and private sectors on innovative energy solutions globally.

He also has experience working at the World Bank and Morgan Stanley Hong Kong, focusing on renewable energy and intelligence testing, and has authored publications quoted in prestigious reports like the World Development Report 2018.

Manuel is a recipient of various scholarships, including the McCloy Scholar at Harvard University, the Van Beek Scholar at the Wharton Business School, and the Haniel and Studienstiftung scholarships.

His educational background includes studying Mathematics, Chinese Studies, Finance, and International Business Administration at institutions like Harvard University, University of Heidelberg, Wharton School, and Rotterdam School of Management.

Before his academic pursuits, Manuel worked in various countries as a Chief Information Officer for a humanitarian aid organization, advising global institutions like the World Bank, Morgan Stanley, and the Ministry of Labor of Saudi Arabia.

Manuel has held positions such as CEO, founder, project manager, consultant, analyst, advisor, and managing director in organizations like PowerX, McKinsey & Company, The World Bank, Morgan Stanley, and more.