Kwabena Osei-Sarpong

Kwabena Osei-Sarpong is a visionary entrepreneur, strategist, and dynamic global leader shaping the future of energy, infrastructure, and sustainability. As the pioneering Founder and CEO of RIFE International, he has transformed the company into a rising force delivering solutions that drive progress, resilience, and measurable impact. With a proven track record across the United States, Africa, Asia, and Europe, he leads RIFE’s mission to accelerate energy efficiency, renewable adoption, and smart infrastructure—empowering communities, reducing emissions, and creating green jobs. Today, RIFE is a trusted partner to Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and global institutions.

A recognized thought leader in clean energy and climate innovation, Mr. Osei-Sarpong’s global influence is reflected in key advisory roles, including an appointment to the U.S. President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee, and the White House Council on Environmental Quality. He is also a member of the World Trade Center Institute Advisory Board, the Forbes Business Council, the Maryland Clean Energy Council, and multiple university and industry advisory boards.

Acknowledged as an “Inspiring Climate Change Trailblazer” by the Harvard Business School Climate Symposium, Kwabena Osei-Sarpong has received numerous honors for his leadership in sustainability, energy equity, and environmental justice. His accolades include Maryland’s Most Admired CEO, the World Trade Centre International Leadership Award, recognition as one of the Environment + Energy Leader 50, and Africa’s 100 Most Influential Persons. He has also been celebrated by institutions such as Radford University, the Washington Business Journal, and Johnson Controls for his transformative contributions to clean energy and global impact.

A trusted mentor and impact-driven leader, Kwabena Osei-Sarpong regularly engages with students, professionals, and global leaders at top universities and global forums. His insights and leadership continue to shape conversations around innovation, development, and inclusive economic growth.

Mr. Osei-Sarpong holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Radford University, a Master’s in R/E Sustainability from Georgetown University, and has completed executive education at Harvard Business School and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. He is also a Master Leadership Coach with the Skinner Leadership Institute, where he mentors emerging entrepreneurs and business leaders globally.

“We are committed to powering progress by providing sustainable solutions that transform communities and improve lives—one project, one partnership, one future at a time.”

– Kwabena Osei-Sarpong