Gauthier Van Weddingen

Renewable Energy Projects Developer

Bucharest, Romania

About

International senior executive and business developer with broad managerial expertise. Two successful start-up experiences in the consumer credit field, and two company turnaround stories. Since 2017, entrepreneur and project developer in the Renewable Energy sector, with a track record of 1,25GW onshore wind projects sold to date.

Experience

  • Co-Founder at Ficron Capital Limited
    May 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Ficron Capital Limited is a venture capital firm that invests in high-yield financial and technology products. The firm's strategy involves strategic selection of high-margin projects based on its proprietary investment model, positioning itself at the forefront of the fintech revolution. As a financial investor, Ficron Capital focuses on companies within the financial industry, with particular emphasis on those serving underserved and underbanked markets.

  • Co-Founder and Board Member at Aquarius Energy Developments SRL
    Jul 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

    Aquarius Energy Developments SRL (AED) is a privately-owned Romanian company, committed to making a positive and significant impact on climate change by developing large-scale renewable energy projects in Romania. AED concluded a first sale of 250MW onshore wind projects in Q2 2022.

  • Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Nero Renewables N.V.
    Aug 2017 - Present · 9 yrs

    Nero Renewables NV is the Special Purpose Vehicle dedicated to the financing and implementation of the Nero 1 GW on shore wind project, consisting in the erection of circa 160 wind turbines in South-East Romania. The project was sold to a specialized investment fund in 2020 and financial close was reached for 50% of the total capacity in June 2024. The second half will follow in 2026.

  • Treasurer and Secretary at Nero Joint Project Foundation
    Apr 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 4 mos

    The Nero foundation is in charge of promoting the largest European wind farm project (1GW).

  • Deputy Chairman of The Supervisory Board at TBI Bank Bulgaria
    Nov 2016 - Feb 2026 · 9 yrs 4 mos