Kyle Datta
Kyle Datta
Overview
Kyle is a founding partner of Ulupono Initiative. In his role, he forges and manages our partnerships and guides our system transformation and investment strategy. Previously, he was the CEO of U.S. Biodiesel Group, a national biodiesel firm funded by private equity; Managing Director of Research and Consulting at the Rocky Mountain Institute; and a vice president at Booz Allen Hamilton where he served as managing director of the firm’s Asia energy practice and head of the US utilities practice. Kyle received a master’s degree in public and private management from the Yale School of Organization and Management and a master’s degree in environmental science in resource economics from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. He is co-author of the RMI books “Winning the Oil End Game” and “Small is Profitable.” Kyle lives on the Big Island and Oahu. Kyle likes to camp, kayak, and play music with his wife and daughter. He is an avid gardener and local food gourmet cook, as well as a student of art.
