Mark Claessen

With over 20 years of experience in leadership & management, business development and structuring commercial business to business transactions in complex industries, as well as a focus on the renewable energy sector; Mark’s experience encompasses the defining and implementation of new markets entry strategies, commercialisation of new technologies, and organizational change management. Being highly adaptable in volatile business environments, whilst also being able to identify and create new business opportunities within complex matrix structures, Mark possesses the knowledge of what is required for an entrepreneurial business to achieve high growth, while maximizing the advantages large companies bring.

Mark’s ability to create conceptual frameworks even in ambiguous situations, identifying key success factors, and creating a plan to achieve success has assisted him throughout his long career. His organizational awareness allowed him to identify stakeholder’s interests and enabled him to overcome obstacles. Developing strategic plans and objectives while ensuring that the required operational details are set to drive successful implementation is a mainstay in Mark’s skillset, coupled with his natural curiosity that allows him to work in different technical and cultural environments.