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Biography

Tammy Klein is a globally recognized authority in transport energy and the energy transition, offering unparalleled expertise and strategic guidance to clients navigating the complexities of rapidly evolving industries. As Founder and CEO of Transport Energy Strategies, Tammy delivers a unique combination of extensive experience, forward-thinking guidance and insights, and actionable solutions tailored to the needs of governments, senior leadership teams of Fortune 500 companies and NGOs worldwide.

With over 25 years of experience, Tammy has worked across the full spectrum of transport energy, including low-carbon fuels, synthetic and alternative fuels, vehicle electrification, and emerging technologies. Her consultancy provides a comprehensive suite of services—spanning business and regulatory strategy, market intelligence, policy analysis and stakeholder engagement—empowering clients to address challenges, meet ESG goals and seize new opportunities in a dynamic global landscape. Her expertise extends across markets and regulatory frameworks in the U.S., EU, China, India, and Brazil, giving her clients a distinct advantage in addressing the diverse challenges of the energy transition.

Tammy’s proven track record includes advising senior leadership and boards on regulatory strategy, risk management and sustainable business growth strategies. She has helped clients reduce criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions, unlock new markets, and navigate complex regulatory landscapes, positioning her as a trusted resource and partner for transformational change. Her ability to bridge technical, legal, regulatory, and market issues makes her an invaluable contributor to board-level discussions focused on governance, innovation and long-term value creation.

Tammy holds a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and a B.S. from the University of Florida. She is a member of the Virginia and District of Columbia bars, and a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers.

Assignment Highlights

  • Chair, Electric Vehicle Council, 2020-present
  • Board Member, Transportation Energy Institute Board of Advisors, 2018-present
  • Board Member, NREL’s Biofuels Technical Review Panel, 2011-2014
  • Board Member, Western Governor’s Association Alternative Transportation Fuels for the Future Advisory Committee, 2007-2008
  • Advisor and Co-Author, Sugarcane-Based Ethanol: Energy for Sustainable Development, BNDES, CGEE, UN-ECLAC, November 2008
  • Steering Committee, Partnership for Cleaner Fuels and Vehicles, 2001-2003

Selected Recent Speeches

  • U.S. State Clean Fuel Standards, Engine Technology Forum Annual Meeting, November 2024
  • Net Zero & Non-ZEV Transport: Why, How, & Where’s Canada?, November 2023
  • Market Outlook for Road, Aviation and Marine Fuels, Topsoe Seminar, Brazil, September 2023
  • Some Thoughts about Policy & EV Infrastructure Development, Fuels Institute Annual Meeting, May 2022
  • Low Carbon Fuel Developments: Where Do Advanced Biofuels Fit In?, ABLC, March 2022

Selected Engagements