Jim Obrien
Director Group Managing Director @Global Eco Energy Solutions Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
Director Group Managing Director @Global Eco Energy Solutions Ltd
Established and lead a group of six renewable energy businesses delivering low-carbon infrastructure across the UK. Provide board-level leadership, governance and strategic direction across multiple trading entities. Built the organisational structure, leadership capability and reporting cadence to ensure informed decision-making at board level. Implemented scalable operating models, policies and performance frameworks to support multi-site growth. Developed succession planning and talent development pathways to strengthen leadership resilience across the group. Fostered a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and ethical business practice aligned to ESG and regulatory standards.
EDUCATION
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
Professional Financial Services Diploma (DipPFS), Finance and Financial Management Services
St Rochs Secondary School
High School, Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Barmulloch College
Master’s Degree, Building and Construction Technology
EEC
European Energy Centre (EEC) is an Accredited Centre and Provider of Renewable Energy Qualifications
St Rochs Primary School
Primary Education, Primary Education
The Chartered Insurance Institute - Financial Services Centre
Financial Planning Certificates FPC1, FPC2,FPC3, and Cemap, Finance and Financial Management Services
ABOUT JIM OBRIEN
Board-level business leader with 30+ years’ experience spanning financial services, renewable energy, construction and corporate growth. Former Senior Partner at St. James’s Place Wealth Management, now Group Managing Director of a multi-company renewable energy group delivering award-winning low-carbon infrastructure across the UK.I bring strategic leadership, financial governance, commercial judgement and ESG expertise to organisations navigating growth, transformation or energy transition. Experienced in securing multi-million-pound investment, enabling value creation, and building high-performing leadership teams with strong accountability and governance.My career combines FTSE 100 regulated experience with entrepreneurial scaling in a fast-evolving sector. This balance equips me to both support and challenge executive teams, strengthen board decision-making, and drive long-term sustainable value for shareholders and stakeholders.I am now extending my portfolio as a Non-Executive Director and Board Adviser, contributing independent oversight across strategy, risk, finance, investment and sustainability.Board Value I Offer: Strategic Growth & Business Transformation Financial Oversight, Investment & Capital Structuring Governance, Risk & Regulatory Compliance ESG, Decarbonisation & Sustainable Value Creation Stakeholder, Investor & Partnership EngagementIf your board is exploring growth, succession, strategic change or ESG transition, I welcome a conversation.
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