Daniel Perkes

About Daniel Perkes

I focus on business development and corporate strategy at PassKey, the U.S. investment arm of SK Innovation. We are part of SK Group, the second-largest company in South Korea.My work includes market research, corporate strategy development, business development, and partnership development for SK related to data center power supply, EV charging infrastructure, energy storage, distributed energy resources, and renewable energy. I have experience identifying attractive companies to partner with, crafting commercial terms, and leveraging analytics to support negotiations. Market research covers data center developers, charging networks, energy storage providers, renewable energy platforms, electric utilities, microgrids, and developers of distributed energy generation projects. I have experience evaluating new business models, crafting commercial partnerships, researching potential acquisition targets, and building and analyzing sophisticated financial models related to C&I renewable developers, energy projects, public DCFC, and large-scale fleet charging sites with and without on-site energy storage.More About Me:Curious and thoughtful professional with strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Dedicated to leveraging strategy, finance, and analytics to develop new businesses, decarbonize transportation and industry, and build sustainable products that customers and stakeholders love. I am passionate about climate tech, including mobility, electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, microgrids, and battery energy storage.I am passionate about consulting, private equity, venture capital, clean tech, climate tech, and sustainable transportation.Graduate School:I completed my M.S. Sustainability Management degree at Columbia University in May 2024.Spring \'24- Data Analytics and Visualization for SustainabilityPython and R programming course.Fall \'23- Capstone Workshop (Consulting Project for the International Rescue Committee)Spring \'23- Environmental InfrastructureFall \'22- The Sustainable Transportation EconomyFinancial modeling of electric vehicle charging stations and the transition to EV fleets. Market trends and policy drivers.Spring \'22- Financing the Clean Energy Economy- Energy Markets and Innovation- Sustainability Metrics- Theory & Practice of Life Cycle AssessmentFall \'21- Circular Economy for Sustainability Professionals- Corporate Sustainability Reporting and Strategy- Introduction to Sustainability Management- Impact Investing for Sustainability Practitioners

Experience

1. Manager, Corporate Strategy

   Passkey Inc

   Nov 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   PassKey is the U.S. clean energy investment arm of SK Group. PassKey owns and operates companies in the clean energy space, including electric vehicle charging and energy storage. I focus on market research, business development, partnerships, and corporate strategy development- Analyze feasibility and economics of energy storage systems, including their value to utility distribution grids and electric vehicle charging hubs- Develop partnerships related to EV charging. Lead financial analysis to support commercial negotiations and term sheet development- Market research and competitive research, with a particular focus on data center power solutions, EV charging businesses, and the addition of EV charging to the offerings from C&I developers- Corporate strategy development for EV charging and distributed generation- Ongoing networking with industry participants to form strategic partnerships and find new commercial opportunities for PassKey\'s operating companies- Analysis of government policy, regulations, and incentives- Competitive analysis of major players in energy storage, C&I renewables, microgrids, EV charging, and electric utilities- Management of and reporting about consulting projects and expert interviews- Review and advise on new business opportunities- Research project development process and business models of potential new businesses- Develop term sheets for commercial partnerships related to EV charging and energy storage- Research data center trends that impact power providers across the U.S. Research business models of FTM and BTM energy solutions for AI data centers, leveraging insights to form strategic recommendations.

Education

• William & Mary

  Bachelor’s Degree, Economics and Finance

  2012 — 2016

• Columbia University School of Professional Studies

  Master of Science - MS, Sustainability Management

Skills

• Research
• Programming
• Microsoft Office
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Social Media
• Matlab
• Teamwork
• Html
• Java
• Data Analysis
• Community Outreach
• Event Planning
• Tutoring
• Leadership
• Editing
• Teaching
• Microsoft Word
• Public Speaking