Chris Hills

VP, Engineering, Procurement & Construction at ConnectGen

Chris Hills is the Vice President, Engineering, Procurement & Construction at ConnectGen. Chris leads all aspects of wind, solar, and energy storage project execution, from late-stage development through engineering, procurement, construction, and handover to operations.

Chris has over two decades of experience in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of renewable energy projects across the United States. Prior to joining ConnectGen, Chris served as the Senior Vice President of Construction for Renewable Energy Systems America, one of the largest independent renewable energy companies globally, where he successfully managed and directed EPC of over 3.5 gigawatts of wind energy projects. Chris previously served in interim roles as Managing Director of KranWind and General Manager of BMS Heavy Cranes, specializing in wind turbine installation services.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering with an Honors degree from the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom.