David Scaysbrook
About David Scaysbrook
David Scaysbrook is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in energy and renewables infrastructure, having held key roles in various funds and initiatives focused on clean energy investments.
Work at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
David Scaysbrook serves as Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, a position he has held since 2015. Under his leadership, the firm has focused on investments in renewable energy and infrastructure projects. Scaysbrook has played a significant role in the rehabilitation and profitability of biomass power stations in Australia through the Cape Byron Infrastructure Fund. He is also involved in managing the Low Carbon Power Fund, which includes Project Gemini, recognized as the largest solar and battery storage project in US history.
Education and Expertise
David Scaysbrook studied at the University of Sydney, where he earned a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Laws (Honors) from 1980 to 1985. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in energy and renewables infrastructure, spanning over 28 years. He has held various leadership roles, including Global Head of Clean Energy and Infrastructure at Capital Dynamics, where he led the establishment of investment programs that raised over US$1 billion for clean energy projects.
Background
Before his tenure at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, David Scaysbrook worked at Capital Dynamics from 2010 to 2015 as Senior Managing Director and Co-Founder of the Clean Energy & Infrastructure division. He also served as Foreign Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates in 1990-1991. His career includes founding Novera Energy PLC, a diversified non-utility renewable energy company in the UK, and holding positions at Hastings Funds Management and other organizations.
Achievements
David Scaysbrook has made significant contributions to the renewable energy sector. He chaired the Advisory Committee of the Climate Investment Centre at Imperial College, London, and was a member of the inaugural Infrastructure Advisory Committee of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). He also served on the Renewables Advisory Board to the UK Minister of Energy in 2005 and 2006. His leadership in various funds, including the Renewables Impact Fund in the UK, emphasizes his commitment to high ESG impact investments.
Current Roles and Contributions
In addition to his role at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, David Scaysbrook has been an Advisory Committee Member at Principles for Responsible Investment since 2017. He continues to influence the renewable energy landscape through his involvement in various initiatives and advisory boards, including chairing the Advisory Board of the Imperial College Centre for Climate Finance and Investment in London.