Robert Lane
About Robert Lane
Robert Lane is the EVP and Chief Financial Officer at Sunnova Energy, with a strong background in finance and strategic development. He has held significant roles at various companies and played a key role in taking Sunnova Energy public in 2019.
Current Position at Sunnova Energy
Robert Lane has been serving as the EVP (Executive Vice President) and Chief Financial Officer at Sunnova Energy since 2019. Located in Houston, Texas, Sunnova Energy is a leading residential solar and energy storage service provider. As CFO, Lane has played a key role in the company's strategic development, focusing on finance and capital markets.
Past Experience at Spark Energy
Robert Lane worked at Spark Energy as Chief Financial Officer from 2016 to 2019. Located in Houston, Texas, Spark Energy is a retail energy services provider. During his tenure, Lane was responsible for overseeing financial operations, strategic planning and capital management.
Previous Role at Emerge Energy Services LP
Robert Lane served as the Chief Financial Officer at Emerge Energy Services LP from 2012 to 2015. Based in Southlake, TX, Emerge Energy focuses on the production and sale of silica sand for hydraulic fracturing. Lane was instrumental in financial planning, reporting, and managing complex financial structures.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Robert Lane holds an MBA in Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Operations from The Wharton School, obtained between 1997 and 1999. He also holds a Certificate in Accounting from the University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business, earned in 2010. For his undergraduate studies, Lane obtained an AB in Politics, Economics, and Psychology from Princeton University between 1990 and 1994. He is also a licensed CPA and a CFA charterholder.
Public Offering and Financial Achievements
In 2019, Robert Lane played a key role in taking Sunnova Energy public, marking a significant milestone in the company's history. Additionally, he has been instrumental in raising over $3 billion to finance Sunnova Energy's growth, demonstrating his expertise in tax equity and structured finance.