Daniel Nathan
About Daniel Nathan
Daniel Nathan is the Chief Project Development Officer at Climeworks and an investor at Reel, with extensive experience in renewable energy and strategic initiatives for CO2 removal and net-zero transition.
Professional Title and Current Roles
Daniel Nathan currently holds the position of Chief Project Development Officer at Climeworks, a role he has been in since 2023. In addition to this primary role, he serves as an Investor at Reel. Nathan's work at Climeworks is notable for his involvement in projects aimed at CO2 removal from the atmosphere, reflecting his strong focus on commercial growth and the societal transition to net-zero emissions.
Career at Ørsted
Daniel Nathan has an extensive history with Ørsted, where he held various key positions from 2017 to 2023. His roles included Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, Global Operations; Senior Director, Head of Markets and Commercial, Offshore Wind Europe; Senior Director, Global Head of Revenue & Corporate PPAs; and Director, Head of Offshore Asset Development. During his tenure, Nathan demonstrated a strong focus on commercial growth and societal transition to net zero. He also led strategic initiatives in the renewable energy sector, notably in Copenhagen and the London metropolitan area.
Early Career at DONG Energy and Booz & Company
Before his tenure at Ørsted, Daniel Nathan worked at DONG Energy (now Ørsted), holding significant roles such as Director, Head of Strategy, Wind Power, and Senior Manager, Head of Commercial Strategy, Sales & Distribution. Prior to his work at DONG Energy, Nathan gained valuable experience at Booz & Company as a Senior Associate. His work from 2007 to 2010 at Booz & Company focused on consultancy, enhancing his strategic and leadership skills.
Educational Background and Executive Training
Daniel Nathan's educational qualifications include a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Copenhagen, along with a Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management from Copenhagen Business School. Furthering his executive capabilities, Nathan completed courses at INSEAD in Finance for Executives and also participated in the Ørsted Executive Leadership Programme at Hult Ashridge, focusing on leadership and personal development.
Involvement in Project Cypress and Industry Events
Daniel Nathan is actively involved in Project Cypress, a direct air capture hub in Louisiana. His role includes community and stakeholder engagement, aimed at fostering successful project development. Nathan has also participated in discussions at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, contributing to key conversations about the future of renewable energy and CO2 removal technologies.