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3Degrees Welcomes Matt Rogers to Board of Directors, Expresses Gratitude to April Salas For Four Years of Board Leadership

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3Degrees, a leading global climate solutions provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Rogers to its Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2025. Rogers brings 35 years of expertise serving clients globally in energy, sustainability, and innovation. 3Degrees also extends its deepest gratitude to outgoing board member April Salas, who is stepping down after more than four years of dedicated service.

“We are thrilled to welcome Matt to the 3Degrees Board of Directors,” said Philippe Vedrenne, CEO, 3Degrees.

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“We are thrilled to welcome Matt to the 3Degrees Board of Directors,” said Philippe Vedrenne, CEO, 3Degrees. “His track record of guiding companies through decarbonization and systems transformation makes him an exceptional partner as we support our clients in navigating their global climate action journey. We are looking forward to a fruitful collaboration, and know that Matt’s insight and experience will be a tremendous asset to our team.”

Over his more than 20 year career at McKinsey & Company, Rogers advised Fortune 500 companies, leading technology innovators, and energy providers worldwide. He also served in the U.S. Department of Energy, where he was responsible for implementing the energy investments of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. A widely recognized voice in the sector, Rogers has written and spoken extensively on topics including energy transitions, sustainability, power, and liquid fuels to boards, investors, and major global forums. He is a co-author of the book “Resource Revolution: How to Capture the Biggest Business Opportunity in a Century” and currently lectures at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Doerr School of Sustainability, as well as the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

Rogers also serves on the Board of Directors of Exelon (NASDAQ: EXC) and is an Operating Partner at Ajax Strategies, a venture capital firm focused on climate innovation. In this capacity, he serves on the board of Natel Energy (fish-safe hydropower) and previously served on the boards of Ojjo (solar infrastructure) and Upstream Tech (AI for water and weather).

“The market and customers across the globe need 3Degrees more than ever right now," said Rogers. "I am looking forward to working with the full 3Degrees Board of Directors and management team to deliver increasing growth and impact.”

In addition to welcoming Rogers, 3Degrees is also honoring the significant contributions of April Salas as she completes her tenure on the Board, which she joined in 2021. Salas brought a rare combination of cross-sectoral energy expertise, influenced by her leadership in federal energy policy, innovation, and academia.

“April’s Board leadership helped shape a tremendous period of growth for 3Degrees,” said Dan Kalafatas, Chair of the Board, 3Degrees. “She elevated our global, multi-sectoral, climate and energy expertise, and was an important partner during the company’s strategic evolution as we deepened our decarbonization advisory capabilities, expanded internationally, launched new products and solutions, and sharpened our focus on measurable climate outcomes. We are grateful for her lasting contributions.”

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