Work

Peter Goldmark directs the Climate and Air program for EDF. Before coming to EDF, Mr. Goldmark was the chairman and CEO of the International Herald Tribune, the executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and the budget director for the State of New York.

He also served as president of the Rockefeller Foundation, encouraging its involvement in environmental issues, particularly as they related to energy.

Additionally, Mr. Goldmark has taught at Harvard, Yale College, The New School, Brandeis University and Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. He is a recipient of the Wilson Wyatt National Award for Urban Revitalization and a member of the Legion of Honor, France.

Peter focuses on global warming, public policy and management, journalism, philanthropy, mutual funds and accounting.

Background

B.A., Harvard University.

• Trustee of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research (2000-2007)
• Member of the National Commission on Civic Renewal (1997-1998)
• Director of Knight Ridder Inc. (1991-1998)
• Director of the Dreyfus Third Century Mutual Fund (1992-1998)
• Member of Board Overseers and Chair of Harvard University’s Finance Committee (1984-1990)
• Trustee of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (1982-1988)
• Trustee of the Financial Accounting Foundation

Languages

English