Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
15+ years of experience in the development and operation of renewable energy projects in various countries, technologies, functions and locations. Experienced particularly in solar, wind and storage, and knowledgeable in hydro, biomass, geothermal, marine and biofuel. Currently managing the development activities of Akuo Energy in Americas with USA, Chile, Dominican Republic, Uruguay and Colombia. Main focus on optimizing value creation (qualitative pipe, efficient dev platform, appropriate footprint,...) while always keeping our people and company values central. Legal representative and board member for several operating assets or HoldCo. >3000 MW of renewable energies under development in the Region. Regular activity with to date 250MW under financing (c. 300mUSD investment) and 80MW under construction. Management of 5 country managers. Overall regional team of c. 70 people, from 10+ nationalities and gender distribution at all managerial levels. Quentin's main achievements within Akuo include multiple successes in tenders (top ranking in french ZNI tenders), securisation of projects in very competitive environments (grid connections amongst others), doubling of the capacity under operation in Latam in 2023-2024, various M&A operations (aquisitions or farm-down of projects and/or countries), and empowerement of teams. During his career, he worked in the energy industry for very different companies and took responsabilities at every stage of project life. This led to wide expertise and referencials making a strong foundation for today's efficient management, combined with a distinct appetite for international environments. He is often described as featuring "Savoir-vivre, savoir-faire, savoir-être", a strong combination of soft and hard skills. Sustainability counts amongst his values as reflected by his involvment with foundations. Quentin holds a master degree of Environmental and Rural Engineering from Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, Belgium, and a master degree in Renewable Energy Systems Technology from Loughborough University (UK) undertaken simultaneously with his carreer. Competencies and expertise International business administration (including country opening or farm-down) Corporate governance, administration and legal representation Team / Project Management Greenfield development M&A Contracting Project Finance Construction management / commissioning Operation and Maintenance Experienced, business-oriented with a structuring mindset, always committed to merging performance and sustainability with a diplomatic touch.
- Management of business development and project development activies in the region (>3,000MW pipe) - Countries include USA, Chile, Dominican Republic, Colombia and Uruguay (with Argentina and Jamaica in farm-down) - Member of the Group Executive Committee; head of Americas Board of Directors; legal representative, officer and/or board member at various holding and SPV levels. - Responsible and accountable for the Regional Roadmap and Regional P&L. - Management of 5 country managers for an overall regional team of c. 70 people from 10+ nationalities. - Represent Akuo in various occasions (conferences, meetings with Presidents/Ministers/Embassadors/Key Accounts, etc., in France or abroad) - Negociation of main parnerships - Flagships projects under development include c. 250MWp / 1100MWh hybrid solar in Chile and c. 800 MWp / 300 MWh in USA.
- Member of the Group Executive Committee; head of LATAM Board of Directors; legal representative at various holding and SPV levels. - Build and deploy regional roadmap in Latin America - Responsible for Regional P&L - Represent Akuo and manage regional stakeholders (governments, local institutions, strategic partners, financial institutions) - Manage a team of >40 people across 4 countries - Doubling of the capacity brought to operation in 2023-2024 - Several successful aquisitions and sales - Member of the Akuo Foundation committee
- Elaboration of strategic orientations in solar, wind, biomass, storage and geothermal activities across Indian Ocean - Coordination of local development & structuration team - Multiple successes in offtake and land securisation tenders (top ranking in french ZNI tenders) - Interim management of the structuration and sale of a portfolio of hydro assets in France - Interim coordination of contracting and financing of solar-storage projects in french overseas departments while training local teams for autonomy
- Development of renewable energy projects over the Caribean markets. - Diversification of the group activities (construction of a micro-hydro plant in Saint-Pierre, feasibility study of a methanisation plant in Anses d'Arlet, installation of a photovoltaic charging station for electrical vehicles in Les Saintes, construction of PV car shades in Le Lamentin and Saint-Joseph, installation of PV glass roofs and PV canopies in Baie-Mahault). - Answer to public and private tenders on Caribbean markets and French overseas departments. - Development of energy storage solutions (hydraulic, pneumatic, electrochemical, hydrogen). - Coordination of EPC operations (100kWp - 1,5MWp) - Teams training and coordination.
- Management of solar photovoltaic projects (including site assessment, generator design, planning application, building supervision, maintenance and quality control). - Coordination of energy storage projects (mainly pumped hydro, compressed air and electrochemical). - Implementation of innovative projects (such as PV shading structures, solar cooling, CSP, EV charging stations, etc.).
- Operational optimisation of a 5MW methanisation plant using residential organic waste. - Conception and supervision of waste treatment infrastructures construction. - Elaboration of building and environmental permit requests. - Launch of invitations to tenders and adjudication. - Cases’ administrative follow-up.
- Energy expertises. - Undertaking of energy checks and audits on various types of buildings: residences, offices, churches, etc. - Organisation of awareness campaigns on energy savings in offices and residential buildings. - Contribution to various projects in the agency (consultancy, public relations, campaigns, etc).
Promotion of eco-construction (insulation, PV panels, materials, etc.), elaboration of informative posters and leaflets, communication with professional and private customers on renewable energy issues.