Gavin Adda
About Gavin Adda
Gavin Adda is the Chief Executive Officer of Peak Energy and a member of the EuroCham Sustainability Board. He has extensive experience in the renewable energy sector, having held leadership positions at various companies across Asia, Europe, and the United States.
Current Role at Peak Energy
Gavin Adda serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Peak Energy, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's strategic direction and operations, focusing on renewable energy initiatives. He has been instrumental in developing battery projects within Peak Energy's portfolio in Asia, contributing to the company's growth in the renewable energy sector.
Previous Experience in Renewable Energy
Before joining Peak Energy, Gavin Adda held several significant positions in the renewable energy sector. He served as CEO of Renewables Utility Scale Asia at TotalEnergies from 2021 to 2023 and as CEO of Renewables Distributed Generation Asia from 2017 to 2022. Additionally, he was the Chairman of the TotalEnergies / ENEOS Renewable Joint Venture from 2022 to 2023, where he focused on renewable energy projects in the Asia Pacific region.
Board Memberships and Committees
Gavin Adda is actively involved in governance and sustainability initiatives. He is a Member of the Board of Directors and the Board Sustainability Committee at Lindström, positions he has held since 2023. He also serves as a EuroCham Sustainability Board Member, contributing to sustainability initiatives in the region. His involvement in these roles reflects his commitment to advancing sustainability practices in various sectors.
Educational Background
Gavin Adda has a strong educational foundation with degrees from prestigious institutions. He achieved a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from INSEAD in 2006, focusing on General Management and Finance. He also holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Physical and Biological Anthropology from the University of Cambridge, completed in 1997. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Archaeology & Anthropology from the University of Cambridge from 1993 to 1996.
Leadership Experience Across Industries
Gavin Adda has extensive leadership experience across various industries, particularly in technology and energy. He worked as Managing Director at Samsung C&T in Seoul, Korea, from 2007 to 2013, and held roles at Oracle as Account Manager and EMEA Media Sector Leader from 2000 to 2003. His career also includes founding Cleantech Solar, where he served as CEO from 2015 to 2017, and serving as Vice President at REC from 2013 to 2015.