CJ Murray

Energy Transition | Strategy & Sustainability

Paris, Île-de-France, France

About

I bring over seven years’ experience operating at the intersection of strategy and execution across energy, infrastructure and regulated environments. I have led and contributed to large-scale renewable energy programmes, structured long-term energy supply arrangements within a leading French renewables platform, and advised an ASX-200 energy major on environmental, carbon and regulatory strategy. My work has consistently required translating complex technical, financial and regulatory inputs into clear executive-ready decisions. I thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous contexts where structure is still being built. Beyond delivery, I focus on creating clarity: aligning cross-functional teams, building decision frameworks, anticipating risk and accelerating execution. I am particularly motivated by roles close to leadership where I can act as a force multiplier, turning strategic priorities into tangible outcomes. Now based in France, I am exploring opportunities in energy transition, climate, AI-enabled platforms and mission-driven scale-ups where rigorous thinking and strong execution are equally valued.

Experience

  • Environment Adviser at Woodside Energy

    Advised on environmental, regulatory and energy transition matters across conventional energy and decarbonisation projects, including CCU, ESG frameworks and carbon compliance. Led development and deployment of a waste management strategy for a major industrial project in Senegal, resulting in an operational waste management facility.

  • Development Project Manager at Neoen

    Led large-scale renewable energy development projects, including a 180 MW wind project (€400m), with responsibility for cross-functional coordination, investment decision support and executive reporting.

  • Project Developer at Neoen

    Supported feasibility, permitting and stakeholder engagement for renewable energy and storage projects.

  • Teaching Assistant at The University of Auckland