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

  • Neoen (Full-time · 3 yrs 4 mos)
    • Development Project Manager
      Mar 2023 - Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      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
      Jul 2022 - Mar 2023 · 9 mos

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

  • Environment Adviser at Woodside Energy
    Nov 2018 - Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    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.

  • Teaching Assistant at The University of Auckland
    Jul 2018 - Nov 2018 · 5 mos