Chief Executive Officer
energeiaworksMadison (WI)
Chief Executive Officer
Posted 3 days ago
energeiaworksMadison (WI)
SENIORITY
Executive
About the role
We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer for a rapidly scaling renewable energy developer with operations in Canada and the United States. As CEO, you will develop and lead multi-year strategic business plans to grow and scale operations and expand into new markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership & Growth
- Develop and execute a multi-year strategic business plan to scale the company 3x over 5 years
- Drive expansion into BESS alongside core community solar development activities
- Identify and execute growth opportunities across existing and new markets
- Lead capital allocation decisions and support future fundraising and exit strategies
- Operational Excellence
- Oversee day-to-day operations across North America (Canada & the US)
- Implement scalable systems, processes, and organizational structures to support growth
- Introduce and deploy new software solutions, including AI-driven tools, to enhance productivity and efficiency
- Strengthen project execution capabilities across solar and storage development
- Financial Leadership
- Enhance financial reporting capabilities, transitioning from local GAAP toward IFRS standards
- Drive financial discipline, forecasting accuracy, and performance tracking
- Partner closely with finance teams and the Board on budgeting, reporting, and strategic planning
- Governance & Board Management
- Lead quarterly Board meetings and maintain strong communication with shareholders
- Ensure alignment between management and Board on strategy, performance, and risk
- Support the transitioning CEO in their new Board role to ensure continuity
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Implement robust compliance frameworks, policies, and quality systems
- Safeguard company processes and minimize operational and governance risks
- Foster a transparent, performance-driven culture while limiting internal politics
- Team & Culture
- Build, lead, and scale a high-performing executive team
- Drive accountability, collaboration, and a results-oriented culture
- Attract and retain top talent across all regions
Qualifications:
- Proven CEO or senior executive experience in renewable energy
- Demonstrated track record of scaling a business through a high-growth phase
- Prior experience leading a company through an exit (e.g., sale, IPO, or major transaction) strongly preferred
- Experience in solar development required; BESS experience strongly preferred
- International leadership experience across North America is highly desirable
- Strong strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability
- Deep financial acumen, including experience with IFRS or complex reporting environments
- Experience implementing systems, digital tools, and enterprise solutions
- Excellent stakeholder management, including Board and investor relations
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and align teams
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