Richard Krauze

Richard Krauze is an accomplished renewable energy executive with a career spanning more than fifteen years, marked by progressive leadership roles. Recognized for his strategic acumen, decision-making prowess, and exceptional interpersonal skills, he has a hands-on approach to sales and management, ensuring project success from inception to fruition.

His expertise lies in energy storage, renewable energy projects, energy markets, distributed generation, and renewable energy technologies. Richard excels in project development and origination, risk analysis, financial modeling, contract negotiation, and project management. Additionally, he is adept at devising business strategies, planning vision and mission, leading sales and marketing initiatives, managing customers, and conducting market and competitor analyses. His international business development skills and strong team leadership abilities have been instrumental in fostering growth and success.

With a solid educational foundation that includes a B.S. in Management and an M.S. in International Marketing from Saint Joseph's University, as well as a Cultural and Language Fellowship from Jagiellonian University, Richard Krauze possesses a diverse skill set that has propelled his career in the renewable energy sector.

Richard has held key positions in various organizations, including his current role as Managing Director at Gateway Clean Energy. His previous roles encompass Director of Power Origination at SunEdison, Director of North American Business Development at Kenersys Americas, Sales Manager, North America at Emergya Wind Technologies, Board Member at Blue Earth Alliance, Director of North American Business Development at 3TIER, and Finance Directory Project Manager at the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE). He has also served as a Visiting Faculty Fellow at Yerevan State University at Civic Education Project, a Business Development Facilitator at the U.S. Peace Corps in Ukraine, and a Photographer at the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (ACOG). Richard's extensive experience and diverse background make him a versatile and knowledgeable professional in the renewable energy industry.