Max Gardner

Max Gardner is a seasoned professional in clean energy finance and commercial leadership, boasting a diverse background in project finance, M&A, sales, corporate strategy, and financial analysis. Over the course of his career, Max has excelled in constructing efficient and high-performing teams. His expertise extends to a wide array of renewable energy technologies, varying from wind energy to energy storage.

Education-wise, Max has completed his MBA from Harvard Business School and holds a B.S. with a focus on Computer Science, Business, and Italian from the University of Southern California.

Professionally, Max has held prominent roles in various organizations, including serving as Treasurer and Vice President of Corporate Finance at Clearway Energy Group. He has also contributed as a Board Member at Powerhive and Clean Energy Collective. Max's previous roles include Vice President of Operations at 8point3 Energy Partners, Vice President of Financial Planning & Corporate Development at First Solar, Manager at StrateGen Consulting, and Analyst for Renewable Energy at GE Capital, Energy Financial Services.