Sean Kelly
About Sean Kelly
Sean Kelly is the Co-Founder and CEO of Amperon, with extensive experience in energy trading and leadership roles across various companies.
Amperon Co-Founder and CEO
Sean Kelly is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of Amperon, a company based in New York, NY. The company, which he co-founded in 2017, leverages Smart Meter data and artificial intelligence to reduce global energy costs. Under his leadership, Amperon successfully completed a $20M Series B fundraising round in 2023.
Previous Roles in Energy Trading
Sean Kelly has extensive experience in energy trading, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. He was a Trader at FT Trading (2014-2015) in Chicago, IL, and a Manager in Power Trading at E.ON (2013-2014) in the Greater Chicago Area. He also served as President of Bridge Power Consulting LLC (acquired by Albireo Energy) from 2013 to 2019, operating in Houston, Chicago, and New York.
Career at Major Energy Companies
Throughout his career, Sean Kelly has held various positions in major energy companies. He was an Energy Trader at Tenaska Power Services (2005-2006) and Eagle Energy Partners (2006-2007). At Lehman Brothers, he served as an East Trader (2007-2008) in Houston, TX. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Trader at EDF Trading (2008-2010) in the Houston area and as an Energy Trader at Aspire (2011-2013).
Education and Qualifications
Sean Kelly graduated from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance, studying from 2001 to 2005. His educational background in finance has been foundational to his extensive career in the energy trading sector.
Leadership in Startups and Established Firms
Sean Kelly has demonstrated leadership in both startups and established companies. He co-founded Bridge Power Consulting LLC and led it until its acquisition by Albireo Energy in 2019. At EDF, he led the transition of two nuclear plants, Nine Mile and Ginna, into the NYISO market. He was also instrumental in building out E.ON’s North American trading desk.