Marc Wright

Background

About Marc Wright

Chief Development Officer | Renewable Energy | Wind & Solar Project Development | ESG & Corporate Governance Marc is the Chief Development Officer and a shareholder at Kairos Renewables, a leading independent power producer (IPP) driving wind and solar energy development across Southeast Asia. With a career spanning multiple continents, he has led the identification and development of over 4GW of wind projects in Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia, overseeing projects from greenfield development through financing, construction, and operations. As CDO, Marc spearheads the company's operational strategy, optimizing cross-functional collaboration, streamlining project execution, and ensuring the seamless integration of ESG governance into corporate decision-making. His leadership extends across project due diligence, EPC tendering and negotiation, technical compliance, and energy yield analysis, positioning Kairos Renewables as a premier developer in emerging markets. Marc brings deep expertise in: Project Management & Development: Managing large-scale wind and solar projects across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Board & Executive Leadership: Preparing strategic presentations and engaging in high-level governance discussions. Market Expansion & Partnerships: Navigating complex emerging market dynamics and fostering key industry relationships. ESG & Risk Governance: Embedding sustainability, compliance, and risk management into renewable energy investments. Technical & Financial Advisory: Serving as an LTA, TA, and OE across various markets, with experience in project finance structuring. Meteorological Campaigns & Energy Yield Analysis: Leveraging WindPro, WAsP, and ArcMap for accurate resource assessment. Marc is passionate about accelerating the transition to sustainable energy, ensuring long-term financial viability for renewable projects, and building resilient, future-proof energy portfolios.