Charles Garfinkel
Founder & CEO
- Role
- Board Member at Carbon Holdings
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Charles Garfinkel
As the Founder and CEO of Sovereign Development LLC and a Board Member at both Carbon Holdings and Sugar Valley Energy, I utilize my extensive experience in energy and petrochemicals to guide strategic growth, asset optimization, and global market expansion. My focus is on delivering high-level strategic guidance and securing high-value financing while aligning initiatives with regulatory requirements and market trends. Over a career spanning more than three decades, I have developed a strong foundation in early-stage ventures, business ownership, and strategic planning. I am committed to driving innovation and growth in the energy and petrochemical sectors while supporting the development of sustainable industrial solutions.
Experience
Board Member
May 2025 — Present · Cairo, EG
Serving on the Board of Carbon Holdings, I guide Egypt’s premier petrochemical firm in advancing major downstream projects. With over 35 years in the energy and petrochemical sectors, I bring expertise in securing high-value financing and driving strategic growth.Committed to enhancing Egypt’s industrial future, I focus on asset optimization and global market expansion.#Petrochemicals #Energy #Egypt #Strategy #CarbonHoldings
Education
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Chemical Engineering
1985 — 1989
Skills
- International Business
- Business Development
- Executive Management
- Business Planning
- Analysis
- Risk Management
- Strategic Planning
- Petroleum
- Project Planning
- Strategy
- Business Strategy
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Management Consulting
- Energy
- Financial Modeling
- Project Management
- Due Diligence
- Negotiation
- Contract Negotiation
- Start-Ups
- Financial Analysis
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.