Sebastian Ahlnäs
Stockholm
Summary
Dynamic business development leader with extensive experience at Neoen, driving renewable energy projects. Proven expertise in project management and strategic partnerships, enhancing project pipelines and stakeholder relationships. Adept at leveraging electrical engineering knowledge to deliver innovative solutions, while mentoring teams to achieve exceptional results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Business Development
Neoen
Stockholm
09.2024 - Current
- Led development team for all new solar, wind, and BESS projects.
- Established strategic partnerships with industry leaders to strengthen market presence.
- Implemented business development strategies to enhance Project Development pipeline value.
- Coordinated cross-departmental resources to ensure successful project delivery.
- Managed key relationships with stakeholders, partners, and vendors for optimal project outcomes.
Greenfield Team Lead - Senior Business Development Manager
Neoen
Stockholm
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Directed Greenfield team in Sweden, advancing pipeline for solar, battery, and wind projects.
- Mentored junior staff to enhance project management capabilities and strengthen team dynamics.
Projektjohtaja / Senior Business Development Manager
Neoen
Helsinki
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed team focused on screening and permitting new projects for wind, solar, and battery sites.
- Led wind project in pre-construction phase, overseeing procurement, PPA negotiations, and financing arrangements.
Business Development Manager
Neoen
Helsinki
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Direct project management for renewable energy developments, concentrating on wind and solar ventures.
Innovation Manager
Caruna
Espoo
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Worked as a part of the Innovations team, responsible for the development of the entire organization's innovation model and culture. Prioritization of relevant development work as well as future development of new innovation concepts. Main focus area for 2019 was investigating new possibilities in the EV-market for Caruna and develop new services on that front. In the main focus for 2020 will be spent among Energy Communities and the so-called Microgrids.
Program Manager
Caruna
Espoo
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Responsible for investment portfolio management in a weatherproof network renovation program. The main goal of the program was to weatherproof networks in all urban areas, by renewing overhead cables to underground cables for over 4000 km during a period of 4 years. The scope was also to do as much of the investments in co-operation with other infrastructure players, such as municipalities and fibre optic networks.
Project Manager
Caruna
Leppävaara
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Project manager for Carunas LV 2.0 project, which explored a new way to build a low-voltage network, taking into account the future of consumers needs, as well as their requirements for the electricity network.
Technical Specialist
Caruna
Leppävaara
06.2013 - 04.2016
- Technical specialist for new grid connections in the Network Services-team
AMM Support Office Trainee
Fortum
Keilaniemi
05.2011 - 06.2013
Education
M.D. - Master of ENergy Engineering
Savonia University of Applied Sciences
Varkaus, Finland01-2026
Engineer's degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Arcada University of Applied Science
01.2015
Borgå Gymnasium
01.2007
Skills
- Electrical engineering expertise
- Power generation systems
- Electricity distribution management
- Commissioning and testing
- Project management
- Business development
- Renewable energy
Languages
Swedish (Native or Bilingual), Finnish (Native or Bilingual), English (Professional Working), Spanish (Limited Working), German (Elementary)
Languages
Swedish
First Language
Finnish
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Head of Business Development
Neoen
09.2024 - Current
Greenfield Team Lead - Senior Business Development Manager
Neoen
01.2024 - 09.2024
Projektjohtaja / Senior Business Development Manager
Neoen
04.2022 - 03.2024
Business Development Manager
Neoen
04.2021 - 08.2022
Innovation Manager
Caruna
01.2019 - 04.2021
Program Manager
Caruna
01.2018 - 12.2018
Project Manager
Caruna
04.2016 - 01.2018
Technical Specialist
Caruna
06.2013 - 04.2016
AMM Support Office Trainee
Fortum
05.2011 - 06.2013
M.D. - Master of ENergy Engineering
Savonia University of Applied Sciences
Engineer's degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Arcada University of Applied Science
Borgå Gymnasium
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