Kourtney Nelson
VP, Cloverleaf Infrastructure
- Role
- VP, Commercial at Cloverleaf Infrastructure
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kourtney Nelson
I am a transformational energy leader with over two decades of experience delivering commercial, operational, and strategic excellence across global power markets and renewable energy procurement. I lead high-performing teams, drive complex transactions, and build durable partnerships that accelerate decarbonization and deliver measurable business value.As Senior Director of Renewable Energy at Microsoft, I lead global carbon-free energy procurement strategy and execution, enabling the company’s ambitious climate targets: 100% renewable supply by 2025 and Carbon Negative by 2030. I manage risk-adjusted portfolios and structure innovative, best-fit agreements that meet the needs of one of the world’s largest and most advanced buyers of clean energy.My leadership sits at the intersection of energy markets, business growth, and climate impact. I’ve originated and executed GWs in utility-scale energy deals across the globe. From founding my own consulting firm to closing multimillion-dollar transactions for Fortune 500 clients, I bring a rare combination of executive-level vision and deep technical fluency in the mechanics of energy contracting.Trusted by C-suites, developers, investors, and governments, I’m known for my clarity, integrity, and ability to navigate complexity. I bring a systems-level view of clean energy deployment, from market structure and risk to customer value and long-term impact.I am currently focused on expanding my leadership impact across global procurement, energy innovation, and strategic decarbonization.Key Areas of Expertise: Global Renewable Procurement | Executive Leadership | Energy Market Strategy | Corporate Sustainability | Power Purchase Agreements | Portfolio Risk Management | Strategic Sourcing | Utility & Developer Partnerships | Market Structuring | Team Building & Mentorship | Contract Negotiation | Decarbonization | Digital Energy Platforms | Wind & Solar | Regulatory & Policy Engagement
Experience
VP, Commercial
Nov 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Education
University of Portland
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
1996 — 2000
Skills
- Commodity Markets
- Energy Policy
- Renewable Energy
- Energy Markets
- Solar Energy
- Wind
- Electricity Markets
- Portfolio Management
- Alternative Energy
- Commodity
- Management
- Negotiation
- Natural Gas
- Energy
- Financial Modeling
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