William Blake
About William Blake
William Blake is a Director at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, where he has worked since 2019, holding various positions including Vice President and Senior Vice President. He has a background in investment banking and clean energy investments, having previously worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Denham Capital.
Current Role at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
William Blake serves as a Director at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, a position he has held since 2023 in Houston, Texas. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various initiatives within the firm, focusing on clean energy investments. His extensive background in finance and investment banking supports his leadership in driving the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
Prior to his current role, William Blake worked at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners as a Senior Vice President from 2021 to 2023. During this time, he contributed to the firm's clean energy projects and investment strategies. He initially joined Quinbrook in 2019, serving as Vice President for two years, where he played a key role in managing clean energy investments.
Experience at Denham Capital
William Blake was an Associate at Denham Capital Management from 2016 to 2019 in London, United Kingdom. His responsibilities included analysis, structuring, execution, and management of international clean energy investments. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in the clean energy sector prior to joining Quinbrook.
Investment Banking Background
Before his tenure at Denham Capital, William Blake worked as an Analyst in the Global Energy & Power Investment Banking Group at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in New York from 2015 to 2016. His role involved supporting investment banking transactions in the energy sector. He also gained experience at RBS, where he worked as a Corporate Finance Advisory Analyst and a Capital Markets Summer Analyst.
Education and Qualifications
William Blake holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a focus on Accounting and Finance from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. He earned a Bachelor of Science in both Finance and Accounting, which has equipped him with the necessary skills for his roles in finance and investment management.