Benoit Allehaut is a seasoned professional in the energy sector, currently serving as the Chief Capital Officer and Co-Founder of XCarbon Technologies, which focuses on innovative energy efficiency solutions. With extensive experience, Benoit has held advisory roles at KKR, where support is provided for energy transition investments. Previously, Benoit served as Managing Director at KKR Infrastructure and led investment initiatives at Capital Dynamics, overseeing substantial clean energy investments. Benoit has also held significant positions at BlackRock and First Solar, contributing to prominent renewable energy projects in Europe and the Middle East. Benoit's expertise is backed by an MBA in Finance & Strategy from the University of Cambridge and a solid foundation in business development and regulatory affairs from earlier career experiences with COMPACT POWER LIMITED and Enron Europe Ltd.