David Harper
About David Harper
David Harper: Vice President, Project Finance
David Harper serves as the Vice President of Project Finance. In this role, he is responsible for heading the Project Finance team. His leadership involves managing complex financial aspects of the company's solar projects. Harper engages with key stakeholders to facilitate successful project financings and ensures the coordination between varied internal teams, including origination, development, construction, legal, and engineering. This collaborative approach helps streamline the financing processes and aligns the projects with organizational goals.
David Harper's Role in Project Finance Team
As the manager of the Project Finance team, David Harper oversees a group of professionals dedicated to securing financial resources for solar projects. His duties include strategizing and directing team efforts to identify and attract debt and tax equity partners. His management style ensures that all team members work cohesively to achieve the organization's financial objectives and support the broader company mission.
David Harper and Capital Markets Engagement
David Harper actively engages with capital markets to identify potential debt and tax equity partners. This responsibility involves cultivating and maintaining relationships with financial institutions and investors. These partnerships are crucial for securing the needed funds to finance the company's portfolio of solar projects. Harper's ability to connect with capital markets directly impacts the company's capacity to develop and expand its renewable energy initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Led by David Harper
David Harper works closely with various teams within the organization, including origination, development, construction, legal, and engineering. This cross-functional collaboration ensures that the financing of solar projects is seamlessly integrated with all phases of project development. Harper's role requires him to facilitate communication and coordination among these teams, ensuring that financial planning aligns with technical and legal requirements, which is vital for the successful execution of solar projects.