E. Oscar Jacob is a corporate strategy professional with comprehensive experience in climate finance and private sector engagement. Currently serving as a Corporate Strategy Associate at Cargill since June 2023, E. Oscar previously worked as a Senior Partnerships Manager at USAID Climate Finance for Development Accelerator, where responsibilities included designing climate finance solutions and facilitating access for underutilized partners. E. Oscar's extensive background at Chemonics International encompassed roles as Senior Manager, leading significant investment activities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, as well as managing private sector engagement for the USAID/Haiti Reforestation Project. E. Oscar holds a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University and an MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, along with a B.A. in Economics from American University.