3Degrees, a global leader in renewable energy and climate solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Dines to its Board of Directors, effective December 8, 2025.
Dines brings more than four decades of leadership experience across global energy, commodities, financial services, transportation, and industrial markets. He served on the executive team as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Senior Vice President at Cargill, Inc., the largest privately held company in the United States, where he oversaw enterprise-wide financial strategy, capital deployment, and financial performance. During his 29-year career at Cargill, Dines led multiple global businesses, played key roles in major technology and process transformations, and was a member of Cargill’s Commodity Risk, Financial Risk, and Process, Data, and Technology Committees.
“We are thrilled to welcome David to the 3Degrees board,” said Philippe Vedrenne, CEO, 3Degrees. “He has an exceptional command of financial stewardship, global risk management, and large-scale operational transformation. David’s experience leading complex commodity and financial businesses, combined with his deep commitment to mission-driven organizations, will be a crucial asset as we accelerate 3Degrees’ next decade of growth.”
In addition to his corporate leadership roles, Dines serves on several boards, including Willamette Egg Farms and the J.F. Brennan Company, is a board observer of MyLand, and an advisor to Proterra Investment Partners. He has held board leadership roles in multiple nonprofit organizations, currently serving on the board of the Guthrie Theater and as a trustee for the Center for Creative Leadership.
At 3Degrees, Dines will serve as chair of the Risk Management Committee of the board and a member of its Human Capital Committee.
“I am honored to join the board of 3Degrees at a moment when climate leadership and innovative market solutions are more essential than ever,” said Dines. “I admire 3Degrees’ role helping organizations navigate decarbonization with integrity, creativity, and impact and look forward to working with the board and management team to support the company’s continued leadership and expansion.”
