Daniel Couch

Daniel Couch is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in the energy sector. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Financial Risk & Strategy at NextEra Energy, Inc. since January 2025, Couch previously held senior roles at Avantus, including Senior Director and Director of Project Finance. Prior experience includes Director of Project Finance at Origis Energy and Lead Project Manager in M&A at NextEra Energy Resources, focusing on renewable energy projects. With a robust background in project finance gained during tenure as Vice President at MUFG and as an Energy Investment Banking Analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Couch also has experience in corporate strategy from a summer associate position at Hess Corporation. Educational credentials include a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University and a B.S. in Finance and Spanish from Wake Forest University.