Renewables developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) Australia has announced the appointment of Michael Steiner as its new CEO.
Steiner, who over the past two years has held the position of Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO) for the company in the region, brings almost three decades of international experience in the energy sector, with extensive expertise in business development, general management, strategic leadership and project execution across multiple markets.
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Steiner spent a significant part of his career at ENGIE, and later served as head of energy at Singapore-based Intra Energy Corporation as well as being managing director for Germany and Spain at Advanced Power for four years. Throughout his career, he has also held senior roles at companies including The AES Corporation, Alstom Power and ABB.
In his new role, Steiner will lead FRV’s growth strategy in Australia and New Zealand, advancing a diversified portfolio that includes photovoltaic assets, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and hybrid developments.
FRV currently has a strong presence in both markets, with projects in operation, under construction and in development, supported by an ambitious roadmap aimed at accelerating the energy transition and contributing to a more sustainable, resilient and competitive power system.
Steiner said, “I would like to thank FRV Australia for the trust placed in me. With the support of a strong executive team and the wider organisation, I look forward to continuing to strengthen the company’s growth and the operations of its existing assets, and consolidating its role as a key player in the deployment of renewable energy and battery storage projects across the region.”
Michael Steiner succeeds Carlo Frigerio as CEO of FRV Australia.
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FRV said in a statement, “The company would like to express its sincere thanks to Frigerio for his leadership, commitment and contribution to the development of the business during his tenure and wishes him every success in his future professional endeavours.
“Under his leadership, FRV Australia strengthened its strategic positioning in the market, expanded its project portfolio and laid the foundations for a new phase of sustainable growth.”
