Head of Renewables

Role Overview

The Head of Renewables is responsible for leading the development, execution, and growth of the company’s renewable energy strategy. This role drives investment decisions, project development, and operational performance across renewable assets (e.g., solar, wind, storage, co-invest opportunities, funds, public equities), aligning with the organization’s broader sustainability and financial objectives. The role will sit within Kibo Invest the private investment arm and sister company of Berge Bulk (Click here to download the Berge Bulk brochure).

Find out more about Kibo Invest at https://kiboinvest.com/

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company’s renewable energy strategy aligned with corporate goals
• Identify growth opportunities across markets, technologies, and partnerships
• Develop a model for capital allocation across markets and technologies. This covers setting up a development pipeline, operational assets, allocation towards renewable funds, co-invest opportunities and renewable equities
• Advise executive leadership on market trends, risks, and investment opportunities
• Lead origination, evaluation, and execution of renewable energy investments and acquisitions
• Oversee financial modelling, risk assessment, and capital decisions
• Be comfortable to structure and negotiate PPAs, JV agreements, and project financing
• Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle (development, permitting, construction, commissioning)
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to performance standards
• Oversee relationships with developers, contractors, and regulatory bodies
• Drive operational efficiency and asset performance across the renewable portfolio
• Implement best practices in asset management, maintenance, and optimization
• Monitor KPIs and ensure all renewable energy activities comply with relevant legislation, industry standards and ESG requirements

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain relationships with investors, regulators, partners, and internal stakeholders
• Represent the company in industry forums and strategic discussions

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, or related field
• 10–15+ years’ experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or energy markets
• Proven track record in developing, executing & exiting renewable energy projects or investments
• Strong technical background in project development, with proven ability to assess engineering and operational risk
• Capable to lead due diligence and review technical studies for projects and acquisitions
• Strong financial acumen and experience with commercial structuring
• Deep understanding of energy markets, regulatory frameworks, and ESG considerations

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate across technical, commercial, and regulatory domains
• Show adaptability, flexibility and speed in a rapidly evolving market
• Investment analysis expertise

Success Measures

• Growth and profitability of the renewable energy portfolio
• Successful delivery of projects and investments
• Strength of partnerships and market positioning