Chief Executive Officer - Renewables - Australia

CEO - Utility Scale Renewables - Australia/NZ - $Excellent + Bonus + Stock

Are you able to lead the Development, Acquisition, and Construction of a large pipeline of Greenfield, Brownfield, and Operational Utility Scale Renewables projects? Are you looking for a company with significant growth targets? Are you looking for Global Leadership? If so, please read on…

The Company

A leading Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer (IPP) with 200+ employees, 2GW+ of installed capacity globally. As the portfolio expands so does its ambition to achieve significant year-on-year growth. As part of ongoing investment into focus markets and the need to drive Development & Construction of existing secured pipeline, whilst originating fresh multi-gigawatt opportunities, they are looking to secure a CEO APAC to join their High Performing Executive Management Teams.

The Role:

As CEO Asia Pacific, you will be responsible for leading the group’s Project Development, M&A, Construction, and PPA activities of Utility Scale Renewables Power Plants. Some duties will include:

• Be the driving force behind the Origination and acquisition of a Multi-GW+ pipeline of Solar PV & Onshore Wind projects
• Develop & execute 3 to 5 year strategy
• Structure the local organisation, projects, and joint ventures for maximum effect
• Recruit, lead, and manage a team for future success
• Manage/ Project Manage the cross-functional team (due diligence, finance, H&S, legal), plus external financial advisors
• Lead & establish relationships with land owners, municipals, project developers & financial institutions across the region
• Solve problems and find inventive ways to ensure the success of projects
• Take a leading role in commercial negotiations, lobbying, and brand engagement
• Report results to the Global Board

The Person:

The successful candidate will likely have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or Law
• 5+ years experience in Project Development, Acquisition, or Construction of Utility Scale Solar PV or Onshore Wind projects
• Proven abilities to develop and acquire a ready-to-build and operational asset pipeline in Australia/New Zealand
• The ability to recruit, lead, and drive results from a high-performing team
• A strong ability to operate at all levels, right up to Board Level Management
• A strong network of Developers, EPCs, OEMs, Government, and Financial Institutions
• A strong commercial acumen with proven experience in Legal, Contractual, and Project Finance. PPAs are also advantageous
• Be able to solve complex problems, Engage, Lead, motivate and inspire teams to success
• Speak English

Due to the dynamic growth and accelerated build of a regional organisation your progression opportunities will be limited only by your desire to succeed as there is a real opportunity to take on Global President/Divisional CEO role in 3-5 years.

If you are looking for a broad and challenging role with prospects to match, make your application without delay.

For more information and a confidential career discussion please contact:

david.cottam@hunterphilips.com