Mr. Kandeh K. Yumkella is Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Chief Executive for the Sustainable Energy for All Initiative (SE4All). He holds the rank of Under Secretary-General in the United Nations and is Chairman of UN-Energy, the coordination body of United Nations agencies dealing with energy related issues. As Special Representative & CEO, Mr. Yumkella will seek to mobilize action toward a sustainable energy future and accelerate the implementation of the Secretary-General’s initiative as well as engaging with the leadership of relevant stakeholders in government, businesses, academia and civil society at the highest level to advocate for and promote sustainable energy for all. From 2005 to 2013 he was the Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). From 1994 to 1995 he was Minister for Trade, Industry and State Enterprises of Sierra Leone. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Illinois, a M.Sc. Agricultural Economics, Cornell University; and a B.Sc. in General Agriculture, from Njala University College, Sierra Leone.