René Bulle
About René Bulle
René Bulle is a Senior Director of Commercial Development at Ceres, where he leads commercial activities focused on solid oxide electrolysis technology. He has extensive experience in legal and commercial roles across various sectors, including energy and mining, and has worked with notable companies such as Jacobs and Worley.
Work at Ceres
René Bulle serves as the Senior Director of Commercial Development at Ceres, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads commercial activities focusing on strategy, commercial excellence, and corporate development. His efforts aim to enable the hyperscaling of solid oxide electrolysis technology. Bulle is part of a team that integrates industry-leading technology into major industrial sectors, creating decarbonization opportunities in areas such as green steel, sustainable aviation fuel, and clean shipping.
Previous Experience at Jacobs
Bulle has extensive experience at Jacobs, where he held multiple roles from 2010 to 2019. He served as Commercial Advisor & Legal Counsel in Brisbane, Australia, for four years. He then transitioned to the role of Commercial Director for Chemetics in Vancouver, Canada, from 2015 to 2017. Following this, he became the Legal and Commercial Director for the Technology Division in Vancouver from 2017 to 2018, and finally, he served as Associate General Counsel & Commercial Director for Mining, Minerals, and Technology from 2018 to 2019.
Educational Background
René Bulle has a strong educational background in law and finance. He earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from The Law Society of New South Wales - College of Law. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting and Finance from QUT. Bulle also completed the Accelerated Management Program at Yale University and achieved a Certificate IV in Financial Services from the Finance Institute of Australia.
Expertise in Energy and Infrastructure
Bulle possesses deep expertise in the energy, chemical, resource, and infrastructure industries. His experience includes advising on complex commercial and strategic matters in global markets. He has worked in various capacities, including as General Counsel & Commercial Director at Worley and as Associate General Counsel at OHLA Group. His focus has been on delivering new technology for the industrial sector, particularly in decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries.
Current Roles and Mentorship
In addition to his role at Ceres, René Bulle has been involved with Third Derivative as an Expert & Mentor since 2021. He also serves as a Strategic Advisor at Parthian Energy, a position he has held since 2022. Through these roles, he contributes to the advancement of innovative technologies and strategies within the energy sector.