Capella Capital strengthens energy platform with multi-hires

Capella Capital has welcomed four new appointments to its energy platform, in a move to strengthen capability across renewable energy development, land acquisition, investment and project delivery.

Alex Godina has joined as general manager, development, while Cameron Sampson has taken on the role of land acquisition director. Jack Huang has commenced as associate director, and Zachary Jones was named as development manager.

Godina brings deep utility-scale renewables experience from his most recent role as head of development at Cubico Sustainable Investments Australia. He has also held senior development and approvals roles with DP Energy, Maoneng and Hanwha Energy, working across wind, solar and battery storage projects.

Meanwhile, Sampson has nearly two decades of experience across battery energy storage system (BESS), grid connections and clean energy infrastructure. His background includes Castle Group, Firm Power and Endeavour Energy, where he worked across renewable origination, land acquisition, project acquisitions, network operations and corporate development, Capella said.

On the other hand, Huang boasts a tenure of 10 years with Macquarie, including Macquarie Capital, where he worked across direct investment and M&A advisory in energy transition and infrastructure, while also experienced in commercial development and asset management of large-scale energy transition projects.

At last, Jones has more than 14 years' experience across renewable energy development, technical advisory and electrical engineering. He held roles with Kilara Energy, K2 Management, GreenSync and AECOM, supporting wind, solar and BESS projects through development, due diligence and delivery, the firm said.

"Together, these appointments add significant development, land, technical and investment capability as Capella continues to build a high-quality energy platform focused on renewables, transmission and storage opportunities across Australia," Capella said.

The appointments follow the welcoming of two industry stalwarts, Andy Haining and Jarrod Woodward, to the respective roles of executive director and director, to lead its Australian infrastructure development in response to ongoing growth in the market.

In their roles, both will originate, develop and execute public private partnerships and adjacent opportunities, with a focus on delivering complex infrastructure projects in partnership with government and private sector stakeholders. Haining will also assist in leading Capella's Australian focused equity fund raising initiatives.