Chief Strategy & Investment Officer — Renewable Infrastructure

AD Energy Recruitment; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AD Energy Recruitment is partnering with a forward‑looking renewables business to recruit a Chief Strategy & Investment Officer. This executive will shape long‑term growth, lead investment activity and drive strategic partnerships in a rapidly expanding low‑carbon energy company.

The role reports to the CEO and collaborates across operations, finance and commercial functions to execute project finance, M&A and capital strategies that maximize enterprise value.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of senior leadership experience in infrastructure private equity, investment banking, corporate development, strategy consulting or renewable energy.
• Demonstrated success leading complex project finance transactions, acquisitions and strategic investments.
• Knowledge of environmental markets, carbon intensity programmes LCFS, RINs or similar regulatory frameworks would be highly advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline; MBA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's long‑term growth and investment strategy.
• Lead infrastructure financing initiatives, including project finance, tax equity, debt and private capital solutions.
• Identify, evaluate and execute mergers, acquisitions and strategic investment opportunities.
• Build and manage relationships with institutional investors, infrastructure funds, financial institutions and strategic partners.
• Oversee joint venture strategy and governance while supporting long‑term enterprise value creation.
• Drive commercial strategies to maximise the value of renewable natural gas and environmental commodity portfolios.
• Evaluate new market opportunities, carbon reduction initiatives and low‑carbon fuel strategies.
• Work with executive leadership to prioritise growth opportunities and support business planning.
• Present strategic recommendations and investment opportunities to senior leadership and the Board.

Skills

Infrastructure investment

Corporate development

Strategic finance

Project finance

M&A

Financial modelling

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Economics/Engineering

MBA or postgraduate preferred

Job description

AD Energy Recruitment is partnering with a forward‑looking renewables business to recruit a Chief Strategy & Investment Officer. This executive will shape long‑term growth, lead investment activity and drive strategic partnerships in a rapidly expanding low‑carbon energy company.

The role reports to the CEO and collaborates across operations, finance and commercial functions to execute project finance, M&A and capital strategies that maximize enterprise value.