Congratulations to our 2024 YPO Global Impact Award Winner!
Gene Gebolys
Gene Gebolys, Founder and CEO of World Energy, is the recipient of the 2023 Global Impact Award. He launched World Energy 25 years ago to accelerate the commercialization of alternatives to fossil-based motor fuels. It is the world’s first commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer. Read his impact story here.
Meet the 2024 Global Impact Award Regional Honorees

Gene Gebolys
Founder and CEO, World Energy
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Northeastern U.S.Gene Gebolys is the Founder and CEO of World Energy, which he launched 25 years ago to accelerate the commercialization…
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Nicolette Maury
CEO, Avani Solutions
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Australia/New ZealandNicolette Maury is the CEO of Avani Solutions, a climate technology company delivering ESG solutions to the real estate industry….
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Carissa Reiniger
Founder and CEO, Silver Lining
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EuropeCarissa Reiniger is the Founder and CEO of Silver Lining, a company she started in 2005 with a mission to…
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