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.