Frederic Cohagan
About Frederic Cohagan
Frederic Cohagan is the Senior Vice President of Energy Services at Sunnova Energy, with extensive experience in global investments and renewable energy operations.
Professional Title and Role
Frederic Cohagan currently serves as the Senior Vice President, Energy Services at Sunnova Energy. In this role, he leads a portfolio and P&L focused on renewable energy credit, grid services, and VPP operations within a distributed solar and solar + storage energy platform. His work spans both Austin and Houston, reflecting a hybrid operational model.
Career Background
Frederic Cohagan has a diverse professional background in the energy sector, holding significant roles in several well-known companies. Prior to his current role, he served as a Senior Vice President and Head of Investments at EDF Ventures North America, LLC, and held positions such as Director - International & New Ventures at Freeport-McMoRan. His early career included roles as Director - Asia Trading & Risk Management at Enron and Principal - Business Development at Bank of America, Global Commodities.
Board Observer Experience
Frederic Cohagan has notable board observer experience, including his time at Cleartrace from 2022 to 2023 in Austin, Texas, and at ZEDEDA from 2020 to 2023 in San Jose, California. These roles have provided him with a broad perspective on overseeing company strategies and initiatives.
Educational Background
Frederic Cohagan holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) with high honors from The University of Texas School of Law. He also has a Master’s Degree in Resource Economics from Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment and a Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence for Leaders from Texas McCombs School of Business. Additional educational qualifications include a BA in Public Policy from Occidental College and studies in International Studies & Economics at Macquarie University.
Global Business Leadership
Throughout his career, Frederic Cohagan has led the establishment and management of five operating companies across twelve countries on five continents. His work has focused on global investments, wherein he has negotiated and executed transactions deploying over $1 billion of capital in business development opportunities. His experience reflects a proven track record of high performance in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings.