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Chief Development Officer (CDO) - Renewables - Germany

Hunter Philips Executive Search

Düsseldorf

Vor Ort

EUR 120.000 - 180.000

Vollzeit

Vor 21 Tagen

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Zusammenfassung

A rapidly expanding renewable energy platform in Germany seeks a Chief Development Officer. This key leadership role involves defining the development strategy across Central and Eastern Europe, overseeing high-level negotiations, project lifecycle management, and leading senior teams. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in renewable energy and excellent communication skills.

Qualifikationen

  • 10+ years of senior-level experience in renewable energy project development.
  • Proven track record in BESS, solar PV, and/or onshore wind.
  • Fluent in both German & English; other regional languages are an asset.

Aufgaben

  • Define and execute the company’s development strategy across Central and Eastern Europe.
  • Lead high-level negotiations with institutional investors and stakeholders.
  • Oversee the full project lifecycle from origination to operational handover.

Kenntnisse

Leadership
Stakeholder engagement
Communication

Jobbeschreibung

Location : Germany

Focus : Central and Eastern Europe

The Company :

A well-capitalised and rapidly expanding renewable energy platform is seeking a visionary Chief Development Officer to lead its strategic growth across Central and Eastern Europe. Headquartered in Germany and backed by long-term institutional investors, the company is actively developing a multi-GW portfolio with a primary focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), while also maintaining significant activities in solar PV and onshore wind. This is a rare opportunity to shape the development strategy of one of the region’s most dynamic clean energy players.

The Role :

  • Define and execute the company’s development strategy across Central and Eastern Europe, aligning with long-term investment goals and growth plans.
  • Lead high-level negotiations with institutional investors, landowners, regulators, and strategic partners to accelerate development and secure high-value assets.
  • Oversee the full project lifecycle - from opportunity origination through permitting, financing, and construction readiness to operational handover.
  • Build, lead, and mentor senior country-level development teams, fostering a high-performance, delivery-driven culture.
  • Collaborate closely with the CEO, CFO, and COO to ensure seamless alignment between development, technology, operations, and finance.

The Person :

  • 10+ years of senior-level experience in renewable energy project development, with a proven track record in BESS, solar PV, and / or onshore wind.
  • Strong leadership in managing multi-country portfolios and engaging directly with institutional investors, government agencies, and grid operators.
  • Commercially astute, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory and political landscapes across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and C-level communication skills.
  • Fluent in both German & English; other regional languages are an asset.

If you're ready to shape the future of clean energy in Central and Eastern Europe from a strategic leadership position in Germany, we’d love to hear from you - apply now to join this ambitious journey.

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