Whitney Wilson
New York,NY
Summary
Transformational operations leader with 20 years of experience scaling infrastructure, renewable energy, and engineering-driven businesses. Proven track record of driving operational excellence, leading multi-disciplinary global teams, executing complex transactions, and optimizing asset performance across multi-billion-dollar portfolios. Expert in aligning strategy with execution, building high-performing organizations, and delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, financial performance, and long-term enterprise value.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence & Engineering
TerraForm Power (a Brookfield Renewable Portfolio Company)
New York, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Lead enterprise-wide operational excellence strategy, driving improvements in reliability, cost efficiency, and asset performance
- Drive integration of AI technologies and strategies
- Oversee multidisciplinary engineering, asset management, and technical services teams supporting wind, solar, and energy storage investments
- Partner with executive leadership on capital allocation, operational strategy, and long-term value creation across development and operating assets
- Implement standardized operational frameworks, performance metrics, and continuous improvement programs across business units
- Drive integration and optimization efforts for acquired platforms and assets, ensuring alignment with corporate performance targets
- Serve as a key advisor on strategic initiatives including utility-scale wind, solar and storage, distributed energy solutions, and infrastructure investments
- Elevated from prior VP/Director roles through BEP companies
Vice President, Asset Management (Wind)
TerraForm Power and Brookfield Renewable
01.2019 - 01.2025
Vice President, Solar Operations
TerraForm Power
01.2018 - 01.2019
Sr. Director, Engineering, System Control and Procurement
TerraForm Power
01.2018
Director, Technical Services & Business Development
Brookfield Renewable
01.2016 - 01.2018
Technical Manager, Wind & Solar Operations
Brookfield Renewable North America
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Led technical and operational oversight of ~2 GW of wind and ~1.5 GW of solar renewable energy assets, with accountability for overall P&L and asset optimization.
- Oversaw financial performance analysis, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and investment strategies.
- Directed cross-functional teams responsible for development, engineering, permitting, and construction readiness across
- Enhanced corporate governance practices, improving compliance with regulatory standards in the energy sector.
- Played a leadership role in major M&A and financing transactions
- Oversaw development pipelines involving ~975 MW wind and 300 MW solar, including resource assessment, design, cost modeling, and EPC strategy
- Established data-driven asset optimization initiatives leveraging SCADA analytics and OEM collaboration
Manager, Performance Engineering / Program Manager, Electrical Services
AWS Truepower (UL Renewables)
Albany, NY
01.2014 - 01.2015
Custom Services Team Lead
AWS Truepower (UL Renewables)
Albany, NY
01.2013 - 01.2014
Senior/Project Engineer
AWS Truepower (UL Renewables)
Albany, NY
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Built and scaled two core business lines (Performance Engineering and Electrical Services), including strategy, commercialization, and operational delivery
- Managed diverse global teams across engineering, meteorology, GIS, and project management functions
- Served as Independent Engineer and technical advisor on 20+ renewable transactions and 100+ tax equity/project finance
Education
M.S. - Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)
Kansas State University
B.S. - Physics (Minor: Mathematics)
Fort Hays State University
Skills
- Enterprise Operations & P&L Leadership
- Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Strategic Planning & Business Transformation
- Asset Management & Portfolio Optimization
- M&A Due Diligence, Integration & Financing
- Engineering & Technical Operations
- Regulatory, Environmental & Infrastructure Development
- Organizational Leadership & Team Building
- Capital Allocation & Investment Strategy
- Stakeholder & Board Engagement
EXECUTIVE PROFILE DIFFERENTIATORS
- Track record of building organizations, leading change, and delivering measurable results
- Combines deep technical expertise with enterprise-level operational leadership
- Proven ability to translate complex engineering environments into scalable business outcomes
- Trusted advisor to executive leadership teams on strategy, investment, and operations
Timeline
Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence & Engineering
TerraForm Power (a Brookfield Renewable Portfolio Company)
01.2025 - Current
Vice President, Asset Management (Wind)
TerraForm Power and Brookfield Renewable
01.2019 - 01.2025
Vice President, Solar Operations
TerraForm Power
01.2018 - 01.2019
Sr. Director, Engineering, System Control and Procurement
TerraForm Power
01.2018
Director, Technical Services & Business Development
Brookfield Renewable
01.2016 - 01.2018
Technical Manager, Wind & Solar Operations
Brookfield Renewable North America
01.2015 - 01.2016
Manager, Performance Engineering / Program Manager, Electrical Services
AWS Truepower (UL Renewables)
01.2014 - 01.2015
Custom Services Team Lead
AWS Truepower (UL Renewables)
01.2013 - 01.2014
Senior/Project Engineer
AWS Truepower (UL Renewables)
01.2006 - 01.2013
B.S. - Physics (Minor: Mathematics)
Fort Hays State University
M.S. - Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)
Kansas State University