Claus Hertel

Claus Hertel is an experienced finance professional with a robust background in project finance and strategic advisory roles across various sectors, particularly in energy. Currently serving as Managing Director at Rabobank since August 2019, Claus Hertel focuses on Project Finance in the Americas. Previous positions include Managing Director at SGEM Group, where strategic advice and project financing for energy storage infrastructure were provided, and Senior Advisor at Energy Impact Partners, specializing in sustainable energy investments. Claus Hertel also played a key role in developing Alternative Energy Finance at Investec, contributed to wind project financing at Goldwind USA, and led structured finance for WestLB AG. Early career experience includes a Vice President role at Banco Santander, emphasizing asset-backed securities in Latin America and the US, and an Associate role in corporate finance at Bayerische Hypotheken- und- Wechselbank. Claus Hertel holds an education from Boston University.