The CEO will drive growth in renewable power generation, energy-efficiency services, climate-smart infrastructure, and digital marketplace performance. They will oversee regulatory engagement, innovation programs, fundraising, and team leadership while positioning Eveready as a regional leader in sustainability and climate resilience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership & Climate Vision
Lead Eveready's long-term strategy aligned with global climate goals (Paris Agreement, SDGs, ESG frameworks).
Identify and develop growth opportunities across renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate financing, and sustainability technologies.
Guide strategic expansion into solar, wind, mini-grids, hybrid power systems, clean cooking, and climate-smart agriculture.
Represent Eveready at national and international climate forums, industry conferences, and policy platforms.
Operational Oversight & Project Delivery
Provide executive oversight across renewable energy projects, engineering operations, and climate technology deployments.
Strengthen operational efficiency, risk management, and compliance across all business units.
Ensure strong governance across project development, environmental impact assessments, and engineering standards.
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the company.
Business Growth, Partnerships & Market Development
Expand marketplace services, vendor onboarding, and energy-service partner networks.
Build partnerships with governments, DFIs, development agencies, corporates, energy financiers, and climate funds.
Lead fundraising through equity, debt, climate grants, blended finance, and carbon markets.
Explore new climate-related sectors including EV infrastructure, smart grids, green buildings, and sustainable infrastructure.
Financial Management & Climate Finance Strategy
Oversee budgets, P&L, cost controls, and overall financial sustainability.
Strengthen financial models for renewable project financing, leasing, PPAs, carbon revenue, and energy-as-a-service models.
Ensure compliance with climate finance standards (Green Climate Fund, SDG-linked financing, carbon verification).
Guide investment decisions for new projects, partnerships, and technologies.
Technology, Innovation & Digital Systems
Lead adoption of smart technologies including IoT, data analytics, energy-efficiency systems, and digital twins.
Oversee the digital marketplace platform ensuring reliability, scalability, and customer value.
Drive R&D for climate-resilient technologies, storage solutions, and energy-efficient industrial systems.
Promote cross-sector innovation in green transport, clean cooking, agriculture, and circular economy models.
ESG, Sustainability & Regulatory Compliance
Champion ESG reporting in line with global standards (GRI, TCFD, SASB, IFC Performance Standards).
Ensure environmental and social safeguards across all projects.
Strengthen community engagement, climate adaptation programs, and green job creation.
Maintain strong regulatory compliance with energy, environmental, and climate policies.
People Leadership & Organizational Development
Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across engineering, climate finance, project management, marketplace operations, and sustainability divisions.
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, safety, and environmental stewardship.
Lead talent recruitment and development for climate and energy specialists.
Ensure adherence to professional, safety, and ESG standards across the company.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education
Master's degree in Business Administration, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Energy Engineering, or related field (preferred).
Bachelor's degree in Renewable Energy, Engineering, Economics, Sustainability, or related discipline.
Professional Experience
10 - 15+ years senior leadership experience in renewable energy, sustainability, climate technology, or infrastructure.
Proven track record leading large energy or climate portfolios, engineering operations, or clean-tech ventures.
Demonstrated experience in climate finance, investment mobilization, and public - private partnerships.
Experience scaling organizations, managing cross-functional teams, and leading regional expansion.