Candidate ID: 0821-H
Net Zero Search’s Candidate Summary:
With over 15 years in energy and infrastructure, this candidate is a proven P&L leader overseeing a $350M business and 240+ staff across thermal, renewables, and emerging carbon solutions.
They have scaled a renewables platform from inception to 630MW originated in three years, while doubling overall business returns and securing a $2.8B capital plan. Earlier in their career, they advised global utilities, miners, and energy companies on large-scale transformations, delivering hundreds of millions in value and building new growth strategies.
Recognized as a top young executive, they combine commercial acumen with a track record of delivering growth and operational excellence.
Key Achievements:
Grew thermal energy net income from $23M to $38M and built renewables from $0M to $25M net income in three years.
Originated 630MW of renewables projects with first 180MW solar completed on time and budget; 450MW more under construction.
Thermal: >1GW natural gas portfolio under optimized operations
Renewables: 1.5GW+ wind and solar across development, construction, and operations
Biomass/CCS: 200MW pipeline advancing carbon credit and sequestration opportunities
Carbon Solutions: Built carbon removal credit business with line of sight to $30M net income by 2029
Secured $2.8B capital plan approval, up from <$500M, through direct board engagement and strategy alignment.
Implemented lean practices leading to record gas plant generation (5.8 GWh, 5% above prior record) and industry-leading safety metrics.
Delivered $300M+ annual savings for a utility transformation and identified $500M+ bottom-line impact for a natural gas producer in earlier advisory work.
For more information on this candidate, please reach out to our Managing Partner:
Harry Davies: harry@netzero-search.com