Toby Li
About Toby Li
Toby Li is the VP of Sales at Sunnova Energy, with a background in sales leadership at Sunrun and academic credentials in Biomedical Engineering, Economics, and Sustainability Management.
VP of Sales at Sunnova Energy
Toby Li currently holds the position of Vice President of Sales at Sunnova Energy. He began his role in 2022 and is based in Houston, Texas, USA. As VP of Sales, he is responsible for expanding Sunnova's direct sales organization. His leadership emphasizes delivering service to customers, communities, and individuals effectively.
Previous Roles at Sunrun
Toby Li has a comprehensive background at Sunrun, where he held various positions over the years. From 2020 to 2022, he served as the Senior Director of Sales. Before that, he was the Regional Sales Director, Central from 2018 to 2020, overseeing operations in Dallas, Chicago, and Houston. He also served as Senior Regional Sales Manager from 2017 to 2018 and as Regional Sales Manager from 2016 to 2017 in the Greater New York City Area. Toby's initial role at Sunrun was as a Sr. Residential Solar Consultant from 2015 to 2016, preceded by his position as a Field Marketing Lead in New Jersey from 2014 to 2015.
Education and Background
Toby Li holds a Master's degree in Sustainability Management from Columbia University, obtained in 2023. He also has a dual Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering and Economics from Vanderbilt University. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in both technical and economic principles, as well as specialized knowledge in sustainability.
Early Career and Diverse Experience
Before stepping into his current roles, Toby Li gained experience in various sectors. He worked as a Graduate Student at Columbia University from 2011 to 2013. In 2010, he was a Research Assistant at Vanderbilt University. He also served as a Program Coordinator at Tsinghua University in 2009, and as a Business Coordinator at China Railway Construction Corp. Ltd in 2007.
Leadership and Impact
Toby Li's leadership approach focuses on delivering exceptional service to people, customers, and communities. In his current and previous roles, he demonstrated an ability to manage and expand sales operations across multiple major U.S. cities including Dallas, Chicago, and Houston. His extensive experience in sales and his educational background support his effective leadership and strategic planning abilities.