Jon Saxon
About Jon Saxon
Jon Saxon serves as the Chief Development Officer at Pine Gate Renewables, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in renewable energy development, having held various leadership roles at Invenergy LLC and ACCIONA, and he holds an MBA from Northwestern University.
Current Role at Pine Gate Renewables
Jon Saxon serves as the Chief Development Officer at Pine Gate Renewables, a position he has held since 2023. He is based in Nashville, Tennessee. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development of renewable energy projects, leveraging his extensive background in the industry to drive growth and innovation.
Previous Experience at Pine Gate Renewables
Before his current role, Jon Saxon worked at Pine Gate Renewables as Senior Vice President, Head of Development for four months in 2023. During this time, he focused on advancing the company's renewable energy initiatives and project development strategies while based in Chicago, Illinois.
Professional Background in Renewable Energy
Jon Saxon has a significant history in the renewable energy sector, having worked at Invenergy LLC in various roles. He served as Senior Manager of Business Development in 2014, Director of Renewable Technology & Engineering from 2014 to 2016, and later as Vice President of Renewable Development from 2018 to 2021. His tenure at Invenergy included responsibilities in business development, technology, and engineering, contributing to the company's growth in renewable projects.
Education and Expertise
Jon Saxon earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2005. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management in 2010, where he studied Finance, Management & Strategy, and Managerial Economics. His educational background supports his expertise in both engineering and business management.
Career Development at ACCIONA
Jon Saxon worked at ACCIONA in various capacities, including as a Clean Tech Leadership Program participant in 2009, Commercial Associate from 2010 to 2011, and Commercial Manager from 2011 to 2014. His roles at ACCIONA involved developing commercial strategies and managing projects in the clean technology sector, contributing to his overall experience in renewable energy.