Veteran Dealmaker Joins Energy Impact Partners to Drive Sustainable Finance Strategies

Energy Impact Partners (EIP), a leading investment firm focused on the energy transition, has announced the appointment of Jeff McDermott as Partner and Head of Strategic Finance. McDermott, a seasoned investment banking executive, will leverage his extensive experience to advise EIP and its portfolio companies on financial strategy and operations, with the goal of driving financial growth and capital efficiency.

Powering the Clean Energy Revolution with Strategic Expertise

Tapping into Decades of Energy Transition Expertise

Prior to joining EIP, McDermott held pivotal roles at several prestigious financial institutions, including serving as the Global Co-Head of Investment Banking at Nomura Securities International, Inc. In 2009, he founded Greentech, now known as Nomura Greentech, and helped transform it into one of the leading investment banks specializing in the energy transition. Greentech was later acquired by Nomura in 2020. McDermott's impressive career also includes positions at UBS, Salomon Brothers/Citigroup, and Drexel Burnham Lambert, where he honed his expertise in strategic M&A and capital raising for companies focused on decarbonization, digitization, and resource efficiency.

Driving Financial Growth and Capital Efficiency

As the Head of Strategic Finance at EIP, McDermott will leverage his vast experience to advise the firm and its portfolio companies on financial strategy and operations. His deep understanding of the energy transition landscape and his proven track record in investment banking will be invaluable in helping EIP and its portfolio companies navigate the rapidly evolving clean energy ecosystem. By optimizing financial strategies and capital efficiency, McDermott aims to support the growth and success of EIP's portfolio, ultimately accelerating the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Fostering Collaboration and Unlocking Synergies

EIP's Founder and Managing Partner, Hans Kobler, expressed his enthusiasm about welcoming McDermott to the team. "As the energy transition and demand for clean energy is picking up pace, the need for capital and collaboration only increases. Jeff's vast experience and strategic insight will be invaluable for us and our portfolio on this journey." Kobler highlighted the unique collaboration between EIP's portfolio companies and its strategic limited partner (LP) base as a key competitive advantage, and he believes that McDermott's expertise will further strengthen these partnerships and unlock new synergies.

Aligning Innovators and Incumbents for a Sustainable Future

McDermott himself is equally excited about the opportunity to join EIP. "EIP's talent, culture, and business model have created a leading investment manager in the energy transition. I'm a strong believer in connecting innovators with incumbents to drive the energy transition in a capital-efficient and profitable manner." He expressed his enthusiasm for leveraging his 15 years of energy transition M&A and capital raising experience, as well as his deep relationship network, to benefit EIP, its portfolio companies, and its LPs.The appointment of Jeff McDermott to EIP's leadership team underscores the firm's commitment to strengthening its financial expertise and strategic capabilities as it continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the energy transition. With McDermott's seasoned guidance, EIP is poised to further enhance its ability to support innovative clean energy solutions and drive sustainable growth in the rapidly evolving energy landscape.