Issam Dairanieh

Issam’s three decades of experience bring a unique blend of technical knowledge and business expertise to Piva Capital.
Issam concurrently serves as an operating partner for a private equity firm, advising on sustainability-focused investments.
Issam has a strong track record of creating financial and strategic value via technology investment, development, and deployment.
Issam’s unique perspective and experience were gained from an early career in academia conducting fundamental research, working for BP Chemicals on applied chemicals and polymers research (product development, application development, technical service and project management), and working for BP Corporate investing in renewable and conventional energy emerging technologies.
Prior to that, Issam served as a Chief Executive Officer of CO2 Sciences, a global organization focused on carbon reduction.
Issam spent 18 years at BP, holding multiple positions in the chemicals and energy divisions, ultimately leading the BP corporate venture capital team and managing over $250m in related assets.