Paul Vercruyssen
About Paul Vercruyssen
Paul Vercruyssen serves as the Vice President of Project Finance and Strategic Transactions at Intersect Power, a position he has held since 2022. He has a background in law and project development, having previously worked at Trina Solar and several other organizations in the renewable energy sector.
Current Role at Intersect Power
Paul Vercruyssen serves as the Vice President of Project Finance and Strategic Transactions at Intersect Power. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in Sacramento, California. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial strategies and transactions related to project development within the organization.
Previous Experience at Trina Solar
Before joining Intersect Power, Paul Vercruyssen worked at Trina Solar as the Head of Legal for US Project Development from 2020 to 2022. His role involved managing legal aspects of project development, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting the company's strategic initiatives in the solar energy sector.
Legal Career Background
Paul Vercruyssen has a diverse legal career, having worked in various capacities within the renewable energy sector. He served as Senior Corporate Counsel at Cypress Creek Renewables from 2017 to 2020 and as Assistant Deputy General Counsel at Hannon Armstrong from 2015 to 2017. Prior to these roles, he was an Associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati from 2011 to 2015.
Education and Qualifications
Paul Vercruyssen earned his Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from the University of Washington School of Law, where he studied from 2008 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from the University of California, Berkeley, completed from 1999 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal expertise in project finance and strategic transactions.
Early Career Experience
In the early stages of his career, Paul Vercruyssen gained valuable experience as a Legal Intern at Solar Millennium, LLC in 2009. He also worked as a Summer Associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in 2010. These roles contributed to his professional development and understanding of legal practices within the energy sector.