Ben Hill

Senior Business Leader, Entrepreneur, Advisor & NED | Cleantech, Energy Transition & Infrastructure | Expert in helping businesses excel in diverse and competitive markets

Spain

About

International business leader and Entrepreneur in the renewable energy, energy storage and charging infrastructure sectors, with over thirty four years of senior-level success in managing crucial areas of business growth. Experienced CEO / business leader managing high growth businesses. Delivering significant performance in Sales, Marketing, strategic business planning and change management as well as team leadership and motivation.

Experience

  • Chairman at Insolight
    Oct 2025 - Present ยท 9 mos

    Insolight is an agrivoltaic solution provider operating in Switzerland, France, Italy, and Germany. We offer tailored agrivoltaic systems that adapt to a wide range of crops and farming practices from berries to orchards and beyond. Our solutions enable efficient solar energy production while protecting, or even enhancing, agricultural yields. With flexible configurations and business models, we help farmers make the most of their land without trade-offs. www.insolight.ch

  • Associate Partner at IMPROVED
    Mar 2025 - Present ยท 1 yr 4 mos

    As one of the leading Corporate Finance Boutiques, Improved Capital Finance's mission is to deliver bespoke growth financing and M&A solutions to companies in the energy and mobility sectors.

  • Chairman (non Executive) at Connected Energy
    Dec 2024 - Present ยท 1 yr 7 mos

    Connected Energy is a global leader in developing, building and operating stationary battery energy storage systems using second-life Electric Vehicle Batteries. Chairman of the board entails working closely with the executive team and board / investors including Volvo, Engie, Caterpillar, Mercuria, Macquarie and Hinduja etc.

  • Co-Founder & Senior Advisor at One Hub Energy
    Sep 2020 - Present ยท 5 yrs 10 mos

    At One Hub Energy, we turn energy assets into opportunities. We combine proprietary technology, data-driven intelligence and market expertise to maximise the value of PV and BESS across the entire asset lifecycle, from greenfield development to the smart operation of hybrid systems. ๐Ÿ”‹ For Large Energy Users โšก Supply and cost optimisation ๐Ÿ“ˆ Smart energy procurement ๐Ÿ”„ On-site solar and BESS solutions ๐ŸŒž For Generators (PV & Hybrid) ๐Ÿš€ Performance and revenue optimisation ๐Ÿ’ป Asset digitalisation and storage management ๐Ÿ’ผ For Investors ๐Ÿ“Š Portfolio development and management ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Investment and risk advisory Our software analyses, predicts and acts in real time. Our team delivers with technical rigour and strategic vision.

  • CEO at b3 new energy
    Nov 2017 - Present ยท 8 yrs 8 mos

    Consultancy business specialising in Energy Storage, Photovoltaic Solar and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure. Key activities include :- * Developing Energy Storage and Photovoltaic Solar projects * Board Advisor or Non Executive to several Companies in the Energy Storage / Photovoltaic Business including SMS PLC * M&A and Startup Company Financing * Advising Investment Banks, Funds and other institutions of projects and/or companies as investments.