Olivier Ducoup

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ABOUT OLIVIER DUCOUP

I\'m an energy infrastructure leader with 18 years of progressive experience delivering complex, capital‑intensive projects across three countries (United States, Canada, France)—from early‑stage development through E&C and transition to operations.I\'m consistently tapped for expanded scope during transformation efforts, stepping into interim leadership roles, orchestrating cross‑functional teams, and driving disciplined execution with clear milestones, capital accountability, and risk control.Notable Projects & Global Impact- United States (NextEra Energy): Scaled estimating operations supporting utility‑scale solar, energy storage, and wind development. Transitioned to NextEra Mobility, delivering NextEra\'s first‑ever EV project with vehicle‑to‑grid (V2G) capability. Led late‑stage development for Greenlane (a $650M joint venture with Daimler and BlackRock), securing federal grants and driving strategic scope optimization that reduced project budgets while maintaining viability- Canada (Kruger Energy): Managed construction and operations of the Montérégie Wind Farm (100 MW); supported M&A for solar and hydro facilities- France (SPIE): Led EPC delivery of 20+ solar agricultural installations, along with distributed‑generation solar projects.Current FocusLeading strategic initiatives at NextEra Energy, driving digital transformation, process optimization, and change management as part of an internal merger in an AI‑driven environment.Director‑Level Capabilities Organizational Leadership – Build and lead high‑performing teams across engineering, construction, finance, legal, and operations Strategic Planning & Execution – Translate vision into strategy with clear milestones and capital discipline Capital Project Management – Manage large‑scale, capital‑intensive projects Cross‑Functional Coordination – Align diverse stakeholders in fast‑paced, high‑stakes environments Business Impact – $25M+ in grant wins; budget reductions through value engineering and strategic planning; zero safety incidentsCore CompetenciesOrganizational Leadership • Strategic Planning & Execution • Project Development • E&C Leadership • Capital Project Management • Cross‑Functional Leadership • Risk & Compliance • Executive Stakeholder Management • Digital Transformation • Change Management • Business Case Development • Team Development & Mentorship • Contract Negotiation • Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, BESS) • EV Infrastructure • Data Centers • Transmission • Global Project Delivery