John Richardson

John Richardson is the Vice President of Finance at Mission Clean Energy, a rapidly growing utility-scale solar and battery storage developer in the United States.1 In this role, he leads the financial aspects of the company, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and capital markets activity.14

Background and Experience

John brings over a decade of renewable energy and infrastructure investment banking expertise to his position at Mission Clean Energy.3 Prior to joining the company, he held several key roles:

• Co-founder of Acadia Infrastructure Capital in 20233
• Director of Business Development & Investor Relations at CohnReznick Capital (now CRC-IB)12
• Various positions at CohnReznick Capital, including Vice President and Investment Banking Associate2

Achievements and Expertise

Throughout his career, John has:

• Participated in advising on over $1 billion of transactions2
• Been involved in deals totaling over 600MW of solar projects and 2.7GW of wind projects2
• Gained experience in financing and M&A for utility-scale & distributed solar, wind, energy storage, and geothermal assets2

Education and Additional Contributions

John holds a B.B.A. in Business, Economics, and Public Policy from The George Washington University.3 In 2015, he founded Juniors in Energy Finance (JiEF), demonstrating his commitment to the renewable energy sector.3

Role at Mission Clean Energy

At Mission Clean Energy, John is responsible for:

• Managing the company's finances5
• Spearheading efforts to forge partnerships with other developers and asset owners1
• Supporting the company's strategy and growth initiatives1
• Leveraging his relationships with emerging corporate power purchasers to support Mission Clean Energy's origination team1

John's appointment signifies Mission Clean Energy's commitment to strengthening its financial capabilities as it continues to grow its 10 gigawatt (GW) pipeline of solar and storage projects across the United States.1