Mr. Larkin is responsible for the overall direction of the Avenue Capital Group Impact Strategy. He sits on the Fund’s investment committee responsible for the strategic direction, sourcing, and advising on investment opportunities. In addition, he holds a seat on the Firm’s Management Committee. Previously, Mr. Larkin was Head of Alternative Investments - Americas at Deutsche Bank where he managed the private asset platform. While at Deutsche Bank, he served as a board member of various investment funds and as a speaker on the topic of climate change. Mr. Larkin was previously on the board of Cogent Energy Systems, North American Biofuels Co, and Amelio Solar. These firms focused on innovative technology in the cleantech sector where he has been an avid personal investor and spokesman for over 20 years. Mr. Larkin is a retired Navy Commander/Aviator and holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.