Trent MacDonald

Trent MacDonald is a seasoned professional in the renewable energy sector, currently serving as the VP of Operations and Co-Founder at Optiv Energy since January 2024. Prior to this role, Trent worked as a Renewable Energy Consultant at 245 Renewables Inc. and held multiple positions at Spark Power, including Director of Business Operations - Renewables and Director of Operations for Wind. Trent's extensive experience also includes a tenure at One Wind as Director of Operations and Canadian Operations Manager, and project management roles. Early career experiences involved working as a Deckhand on a fishing boat, a Skilled Labourer at Melvin MacGillivray Construction, and a Data Analyst at A. Robert Funke Engineering Services. Trent holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering from Dalhousie University and a Diploma in Environmental Engineering from St. Francis Xavier University.