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Piper Jaffrey hires cleantech specialist Doug Cameron01/08/2008. Source: AltAssets. 
 US financial house Piper Jaffray has appointed Doug Cameron, former chief scientific officer at Khosla Ventures, as managing director and chief science adviser.
In his new role, Cameron will work with Lois Quam, leader of strategic investing for green economy and health at Piper Jaffray, in building the firm's renewable energy and clean technology capabilities. He will also explore alternative investments and other opportunities, according to the firm.
Previously, Cameron served as director of biotechnology at Cargill.
Quam said, 'The creation and growth of companies in the green economy is the economic opportunity of our lifetime. Doug operates in all the scientific and business areas related to this space. Together, we will deliver on the full breadth of opportunities in energy efficiency, clean technology and renewable energy businesses.'
Piper Jaffray's cleantech and renewables team includes project finance, investment banking, research and sales and trading professionals.
In 2005, the firm launched its CleanTech Fund of Funds.
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