Ennis Rimawi

Founder & Managing Director at Catalyst MENA Climate Funds (CMCF)

Chair, Panellist

Since 2006, Ennis has been devoted to combining climate and socio-economic impact with financial returns in the MENA region. Catalyst began with energy/water technology, then shifted to renewable energy infrastructure in 2012. With top quartile performance realized for CMCF1, Catalyst is launching CMCF2 to invest further in renewable energy, energy efficiency/storage, and water treatment. Previously, Ennis founded Estarta Solutions (2002), which now employs over 1,200 engineers in Jordan, with Microsoft and Cisco as shareholders. In 1997 Ennis founded ONEWORLD Software Solutions in Boston, with Jordan and China technology centers. Ennis’ career began in 1991 in US manufacturing with Ford Motor Company. Ennis co-founded the MIT Arab Alumni Association, is a WEF YGL Alumni, and Director of Ajeej Capital (Dubai) and Relational.ai (US). MIT Engineering BS, MS, and MS Sloan School of Management. US citizen.