Candidate ID: 0821-H

President & Board Director Energy Transition Candidate

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

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Candidate ID: 0820-H