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CMA ADVISORS

27+ Years Experience in Investment Banking, Investment Management, Private Equity, Business Consulting

19+ Years in Cleantech & Sustainability

C. Scott Kitcher

Scott Kitcher offers more than 27 years of executive experience in investment banking, investment management, private equity and business consulting, with a special focus on Clean-tech and sustainability.

After graduating from Stanford University, Scott joined Yamaichi International - America, then one of the 'Big 4' Japanese investment banks, where he led the firm’s Western U.S. investment banking efforts, including underwriting, buy & sell side analysis, M&A, investor relations and other business development activity for Japanese and U.S. clients. Scott was also a frequent conference panelist on U.S. banking in Asia.

Scott became involved in the Clean-tech industry in the mid-90s while serving as Investment Counsel V.P. in charge of the Western U.S. for Eaton Vance Management, and national representative for Eaton’s Hong Kong-based partner, Lloyd George Management. At Eaton, he excelled in institutional sales, marketing, client service and portfolio management.

In 2009, Scott founded EcoFin Consulting, a financial and strategic consulting firm that helps early stage and transitioning Clean-tech companies advance to the next level.

Scott also now serves as president and CEO of Sustain OC a non-profit trade association that promotes the Clean-tech industry in Orange County, California, including renewable energy, clean transportation, energy efficiency and other resource conservation, green building and consumer products, and corporate sustainability.

He currently serves on several corporate, non-profit and academic boards and committees, including:

  • Samueli School of Engineering at UCI, Advisory Board Member

  • Advanced Transportation Center (LAEDC); Director, Orange County

  • biix, Board of Directors Member

  • BlueFire Renewables, Advisor to Board of Directors

  • Stomp Motors, Advisory Board Member

  • Indi.com, Advisory Board Member

  • UCI Masters in Public Policy Program, Advisory Board Member

  • US Green Building Council, Orange County Market Leaders Advisory Board Member