Chief Development Officer

Company Description Athos Energy Solutions (AES) is a leading provider of turbine combustion tuning management and optimization solutions. With over 60 years of combined industry experience, AES specializes in enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability for gas turbines. The company employs advanced tuning techniques and industry best practices to optimize turbine performance, reduce fuel consumption, and minimize environmental impact. AES offers tailor-made solutions to meet specific operational requirements, ensuring improved reliability and compliance with emissions standards. Role Description This is a full-time remote role for a Chief Development Officer (CDO).

The CDO will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans to secure funding, managing planned and annual giving programs, leading philanthropic initiatives, and overseeing budgeting processes. The CDO will collaborate with other departments to align development goals with the overall organizational strategy. Day-to-day tasks will include identifying potential donors, creating fundraising campaigns, and managing donor relationships to ensure sustained funding and support for AES.

Qualifications Experience in Planned Giving and Annual Giving programsStrong background in Philanthropy and Strategic PlanningProficiency in Budgeting and financial managementExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsProven ability to work independently and remotelyExperience in the energy sector is a plusBachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Nonprofit Management, or related fieldHere’s a revised version of your job description and company profile that puts **developing energy projects for data centers and power plants** at the center, while also emphasizing the **40+ GW global pipeline** as a core differentiator for Athos Energy Solutions.

***Company Description – Athos Energy Solutions (AES)Athos Energy Solutions is a global leader in developing and delivering advanced energy projects, with a primary focus on power generation and energy infrastructure for data centers and utility-scale power plants. With a robust development pipeline exceeding 40 gigawatts across North America, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. AES is at the forefront of enabling reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective energy solutions to meet the rapidly growing demands of the digital economy.

Our expertise spans from turbine combustion tuning, power plant optimization, battery energy storage integration, and renewable hybrid systems -ensuring high efficiency, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience. Leveraging over 60 years of combined industry experience, our team delivers turnkey solutions that bridge technology, engineering, and market economics to power the next generation of global infrastructure. Role Description – Chief Development Officer (CDO)Athos Energy Solutions is seeking a **Chief Development Officer (CDO)** to lead our **global energy project development pipeline**, with a strategic focus on delivering high-performance energy systems for **hyperscale data centers and large-scale power plants**.

This is a **full-time, remote leadership role** with direct responsibility for advancing our 40+ GW project portfolio from early-stage development through commercial operation. The CDO will drive **strategic partnerships, investment development, and project execution** to meet the growing energy demands of cloud providers, utilities, and industrial clients worldwide. This role requires a combination of technical awareness, commercial acumen, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory and market environments across multiple geographies. **Key Responsibilities** - Oversee the global development pipeline for energy projects serving both data centers and utility-scale generation. - Lead strategic planning, market analysis, and investment structuring for cross-border projects.

- Build and manage relationships with hyperscale data center operators, utilities, EPC firms, technology providers, investors, and regulatory agencies. - Oversee project budgeting, contract negotiations, and milestone execution. - Guide internal technical and commercial teams to ensure projects meet performance, cost, and sustainability targets. - Expand AES’s footprint in emerging and high-growth markets, aligning with digital infrastructure expansion trends. **Qualifications** - Proven track record in **large-scale energy project development**, preferably in power generation, renewable energy, or mission-critical infrastructure for data centers. - Strong experience in **strategic partnerships, project financing, and international market entry**. - Advanced leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

- Deep understanding of utility operations, power purchase agreements (PPAs), and grid interconnection processes. - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field; Master’s preferred. - Experience with **multi-GW scale portfolios** is highly desirable. ***If you’d like, I can also **prepare an executive “elevator pitch” version** of this description that you can use to attract **investors or strategic partners** for your data center and power plant projects. That would help position AES as a **global market leader in mission-critical energy solutions**. Do you want me to create that short, high-impact version next?Sources