Terry Warren
Miami Beach,FL
Summary
Terry has been a facilitator in building collaboration and connecting key players in the global renewable energy industry for over 15 years, having worked with teams that have closed over 243 renewable energy transactions with a combined enterprise value of $66 billion. He previously worked with a key clean energy investment advisory firms based in New York to help place tax credits. Prior to that, Terry was a VP of Development and interim CEO at the Bright Energies in Washington, D.C., where he managed and oversaw corporate relations and public affairs for 12 years working with key global developers, financiers and power generators. . He has been acknowledged for his contributions to the solar industry by Renewable Energy World as part of its inaugural "Top 40 under 40 in Solar".
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Off Grid Innovations, Inc
11.2021 - Current
- Terry managed and oversaw corporate relations and public affairs for 12 years working with key global developers, financiers and power generators
- Terry built relationships with over 400+ global corporate, banking, and utility/IPP entities, and product distributors. This includes 70 Fortune 500 companies
- Trade Representative on renewable energy trade and manufacturing policies.
- Terry developed 334 MW Solar Farm in Texas from start to finish
Capital Market Consultant
Sundamental
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Terrys focus with the firm ranged from implementation of global firm wide Tax Equity stakeholder engagement across the infrastructure, energy and utilities sectors in Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia.
- Reallocated funding when aspects of projects exceeded limits, prioritizing most vital components when necessary.
- Identified delays in project completion and devised targeted solutions to complete goals on schedule.
- Supported projects with budgets that yielded best project results with lowest cost.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
Director - Marketing & Business Development
LGCY Power
10.2016 - 06.2018
- As Director of Marketing & Business Development at LGCY Power, Terry created, implemented and drove the firm's award-winning global marketing and communications strategy, public affairs and client engagement
- Through our industry award-winning transactions, Tom was fortunate to work with the leading clean energy developers, financiers, utilities & IPPs in the renewable energy and sustainability sectors.
Vice President Of Project Mangement
BrightEnergies
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Terry oversaw the business development, marketing and public affairs teams at Bright Energies
- With nearly 80 employees, over 100 projects completed or under development, and an award-winning track record of innovation and implementation, Bright Energies was one of the fastest growing clean energy companies in the South East United States
- Thanks to an experienced, in-house team of development, engineering, financial, regulatory, procurement, and construction experts, Bright Energies once served as a comprehensive energy advisory and delivery company for our client-partners.
Head, Marketing & Strategy - Distributed Generation
SolarCity
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Terry lead the marketing and strategy for the distributed generation business unit of Solarcity's attempt to break into the the commercial market.
- He has been a key facilitator in building collaboration and connecting key players in the global renewable energy industry for over 12 years, having worked with teams that have closed over 243 renewable energy transactions with a combined enterprise value of $66 billion.
Lead, Marketing & Stakeholder Relations
SolarCity
02.2013 - 12.2014
- Served as executive staff liaison to several committees.
- Executed training programs.
- Drove specification, scheduling, status and review processes.
- Managed day-to-day development issues.
- Facilitated fast-paced and dynamic entrepreneurial environment.
- Lead design and review sessions with technical and business staff.
- Worked with stakeholders to drive product and service definition and design.
- Developed improved recruiting methods to reduce turnover and build highly effective teams.
CEO
LegallyLink
01.2011 - 09.2013
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
Education
MS - International Development
DePaul University
Chicago, IL01-2012
Presenting Data & Information -
Yale University
01-2009
Skills
- Renewable Energy
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Corporate Marketing & Strategy
- External Communications & Public Relations
- Relationship Building & Business Development
- Project Management & Problem Solving
- Investor Relations
- Corporate Fundraising
- Issues Management
- Board & Adviser Relations
- Brand, Message & Content Development
- Community & Stakeholder Engagement
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Skillsetsbackground
Marketing & Corporate Strategy Executive with 19 years of strategy, brand development, external communications, marketing, business to business (B2B) relations, business to government (B2G) relations, and public affairs leadership experience in the energy & finance related private and public/NGO sectors. A demonstrated record of being a strategic, creative, analytical, high-energy team player who has challenged and motivated teams to achieve exceptional results that directly impacted revenue generation, brand, message and content development. Solutions and goal oriented leader who oversaw collaboration of cross-functioning teams in fast paced environments. Executive with immense attention paid towards details, deadlines, and continuous monitoring/evaluation of project objectives and milestones.
Awards
- Solar 100 Award
- Appointment as Advisor (Honorary) to U.S. Trade Representative
- Fellow, Emerging Leaders in Energy & Environment Program (ELEEP) of the Atlantic Council
Timeline
CEO
Off Grid Innovations, Inc
11.2021 - Current
Capital Market Consultant
Sundamental
07.2018 - 03.2020
Director - Marketing & Business Development
LGCY Power
10.2016 - 06.2018
Vice President Of Project Mangement
BrightEnergies
04.2015 - 12.2016
Head, Marketing & Strategy - Distributed Generation
SolarCity
01.2015 - 04.2015
Lead, Marketing & Stakeholder Relations
SolarCity
02.2013 - 12.2014
CEO
LegallyLink
01.2011 - 09.2013
MS - International Development
DePaul University
Presenting Data & Information -
Yale University
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