John Lucas
About John Lucas
John Lucas serves as the Managing Director and Regional Leader for North America at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, bringing over 18 years of experience in the energy sector. His expertise encompasses site acquisition, energy procurement, and sustainable infrastructure development, with a notable record in renewable energy procurement during his tenure at Amazon Web Services.
Current Role at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
John Lucas serves as the Managing Director and Regional Leader for North America at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners. He has held this position since 2022, operating out of Houston, Texas. In this role, he leverages his extensive expertise in site acquisition, entitlement, and energy infrastructure delivery. His focus includes sustainable engineering and construction, as well as economic and community development.
Previous Experience in Energy Procurement
Prior to his current role, John Lucas worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) as the Head of Renewables and Energy Procurement for the Americas from 2020 to 2022. He set records for renewable energy procurement during his tenure, achieving over 4GW in 2020 and over 6GW in 2021. His role involved overseeing renewable power procurement across the Americas, contributing to AWS's sustainability goals.
Background in Energy Trading
John Lucas has a solid background in energy trading, having held positions at Morgan Stanley and Shell Energy North America. He worked as an Energy Trader at Morgan Stanley from 2011 to 2017 and at Shell from 2008 to 2010. His experience in these roles provided him with a deep understanding of power marketing and trading in the energy sector.
Education and Expertise
John Lucas holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. His educational background complements his professional experience, particularly in de-risking critical development and infrastructure challenges associated with hyperscale data center builds. He has over 18 years of experience in the energy sector, focusing on trading, renewable procurement, and data center infrastructure.
Leadership Roles and Contributions
In addition to his role at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, John Lucas is also the Interim Chief Executive Officer at Rowan Digital Infrastructure, a position he has held since 2022 in Denver, Colorado. His leadership spans various aspects of energy and infrastructure, including site selection, land acquisition, and project finance, as part of a team that covers the entire data center project life cycle.