Oswaldo Acosta

As Executive Director of CFE, Oswaldo Acosta drives the organization’s vision and strategic direction to fulfill our work of delivering capital to underserved markets across diverse lending categories. Since joining CFE in 2019, Oswaldo has led the company through significant innovation and growth, including its expansion into new sectors such as clean energy and residential mortgages. Under his leadership, CFE’s total assets have grown by 4x, with an impressive 40% annual average growth rate in the lending portfolio. This success has been supported by nearly $70 million in capital raised from a variety of sources, including state, federal, and philanthropic grants, as well as commercial banks and private investor funding. 

Oswaldo holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the Monterrey Institute of Technology, a master’s degree in political economy from the University of Essex, and a master’s degree in economic regulation from the London School of Economics and Political Science. 

Beyond his role at CFE, Oswaldo serves on several boards, including the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC), the Coalition for Green Capital (CGC), and Momentus Capital. He recently concluded his term on the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Community Investment Council. His leadership continues to drive innovation, sustainability, and economic growth in the energy and financial sectors.