Alexander Richter

Alexander Richter is an experienced professional in the geothermal energy sector, currently serving as an Angel Ambassador at Nordic Ignite since May 2022, where the focus is on supporting early-stage companies in the Nordics and Baltics. As the Founder and Principal of ThinkGeoEnergy since 2008, Alexander has built a geothermal energy strategy and service firm. In addition, Alexander holds a Director-at-Large position at the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) since 2011, overseeing operations and policy development. Previous roles include Head of Business Development at Innargi, Managing Director positions at both Iceland Renewable Energy Cluster and Iceland Geothermal, and co-founding IGC.events. Alexander has also served on the Board of Directors and as President of the International Geothermal Association, enhancing the organization’s strategic alignment and advocacy for geothermal energy. Alexander’s career began at Íslandsbanki, where significant contributions were made to corporate and investment banking. Academic qualifications include a Master’s degree in Electronic Commerce from Dalhousie University and a Law Degree from the University of Konstanz.