Cielo Waste Solutions Names Ivy Chan CFO Amid Leadership Transition
Event summary
- Ivy Chan appointed CFO of Cielo Waste Solutions effective September 1, 2026.
- Replaces Jasdeep K. B. Dhaliwal, who departed the same day.
- Chan brings 25 years of experience in energy transition and large-scale project financing.
- CEO Ryan Jackson highlights Chan’s engineering background and MBA as key for advancing clean fuels projects.
The big picture
Cielo’s appointment of Ivy Chan as CFO underscores its focus on scaling clean fuels projects, particularly sustainable aviation fuel. Chan’s dual expertise in engineering and finance is critical as the company navigates the capital-intensive phase of its waste-to-fuels portfolio. The move reflects broader industry trends where technical and financial acumen are increasingly intertwined in energy transition projects.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- How Ivy Chan’s project-financing expertise will translate into advancing Cielo’s clean fuels pipeline.
- Strategic Alignment
- Whether Chan’s background in energy transition can bridge Cielo’s waste-to-fuels projects with institutional investors and government agencies.
- Governance Dynamics
- The pace at which Cielo integrates Chan’s leadership amid its broader management transition.