Craig joined Lightsource bp in late 2020, after almost a decade of working closely with the company in his previous role as MD of Structured Finance at Natwest. Craig advised Lightsource bp on various transactions, resulting in more than £2bn of capital raised for the business from banks and institutional investors. His experience and long, successful working relationship made him the perfect person to lead our future growth.
A chartered accountant, Craig started his professional career in corporate finance providing debt advisory and M&A services. He joined Natwest (then RBS) structured finance in 2007 and for the last 10 years has been at the forefront of the renewables sector, becoming a trusted adviser for many leading investors and arranging a number of high-profile transactions.
Alongside managing structured finance, fundraising and M&A activities at Lightsource bp, Craig is also responsible for the continuing development of the company’s financing capabilities and funding sources.
Lightsource bp has just celebrated its 10th birthday, and is a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects, active in 14 countries with a pipeline of 16GW.