Scott Berge

VP, Commercial Strategy | Accelerating a 100% Carbon Free Energy Grid

Role
VP Commercial Strategy at Zelestra
Location
Cincinnati, OH, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Scott Berge

Dynamic leader with 15 years of proven success in driving rapid business growth and overcoming operational challenges in competitive energy markets. Experienced in Independent Power Producers and Regulated Utility companies, managing a diverse generation portfolio, including traditional thermal assets (coal, natural gas) and renewable energy sources (solar, wind, storage). Expertise in creating the infrastructure, tools, and products necessary for strategic expansion and sustained market competitiveness.Specialties:• Strategy Development and Business Planning • P&L Responsibility and Transaction Execution• Structured Deal Pricing• Contract Negotiation• Risk Management• Project Management• Product Development• Budget & Forecasting• Options, Futures, & Swaps• Asset Valuation • Financial Modeling• Asset Valuation• Utility Economics and Regulation• Retail Strategy Development• RTO/ISO Settlements

Experience

  1. VP Commercial Strategy

    Zelestra

    Sep 2025 — Present · Arlington, VA, US

Education

  • Miami University

    Bachelor of Science, Business and Finance

    1995 — 1999

  • Xavier University

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Skills

  • Commodity Markets
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Commodity
  • Financial Reporting
  • Energy
  • Project Management
  • Options
  • Valuation
  • Leadership
  • Strategy
  • Trading
  • Business Analysis
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Project Planning
  • Business Development
  • Financial Modeling
  • Renewable Energy
  • Process Improvement
  • Derivatives
  • Energy Markets
  • Financial Analysis
  • Budgets
  • Finance
  • Financial Structuring
  • Strategic Planning
  • Risk Management
  • Analysis
  • Portfolio Management
  • Mergers
  • Corporate Finance
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Forecasting
  • Management
  • Change Management
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Hedging
  • Commodity Risk Management

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