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Michael Donnelly
Partner and Chief Risk Officer at Energy Impact Partners
New York, New York
Overview
Michael Donnelly is the Founding Partner and Chief Risk Officer at Energy Impact Partners, with a background in project finance, mergers, strategy, and business development. Notable highlights include leading investments in companies like eSmart Systems and Autogrid, and holding key roles at GE Energy and GE Capital prior to his current position.
Work Experience
Founding Partner and Chief Risk Officer
2014 - Current
One of the four original founding Partners of Energy Impact Partners (EIP). EIP is an investment and research firm focused on companies protecting critical infrastructure, optimizing energy consumption, improving sustainable energy generation, and optimizing energy and asset performance. EIP is based on a collaborative strategic investment approach, which the team pioneered very successfully at GE. The platform is comprised of multiple funds that have ~$5B AUM. EIP brings the best companies, buying power and vision in the industry to bear on the emerging energy landscape. Our partners include 80+ global companies. EIP's research is utilized by our investment partners to bring actionable insights to their companies.
Energy Impact Partners is a collaborative strategic investment firm that invests in energy companies.
Business Development - M&A
2010 - 2014
Business Development Manager - Lead M&A activities for GE Energy - Industrial Solutions - $3B revenue division in the Energy Services sector - Led acquisitions and divestments in the $50MM - $1B range
GE Power is a world leader in power generation and water technologies for utilities, independent power producers,
Managing Director
2006 - 2010
Managing Director and Manager – G.E. Equity (GE’s strategic equity investment arm) – Led GE Equity’s Energy and Water practice. Responsibilities included direct origination, underwriting, and portfolio management for the entire Energy practice. Investment types included Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Fund Management. Co-led the formation of a $300MM energy tech investment fund with GE and two other Fortune 500 Companies. Coordinated with other GE teams globally.
SVP and Manager
2003 - 2006
Senior Vice President and Manager – G.E. Global Sponsor Finance - Managed a team that had a portfolio of ~$1B in debt positions for Sponsor based companies. Led the approval, underwriting and portfolio function for a large team of investment professionals. Directed teams during the structuring, negotiation, due diligence, documentation, and monetization of transactions. Responsible for investment decisions regarding senior debt (cash flow and ABL), second lien loans, subordinated debt, and equity investment positions.
SVP
1997 - 2003
Senior Vice President – G.E. Equity - Managed a team of investment professionals. Guided teams during the underwriting and realization of investments. Accountable for decisions regarding preferred stock, common stock, warrants, subordinated debt, convertible debt, partnership interests, and other equity positions. Industries covered include energy, technology, real estate, transportation and logistics, and manufacturing. Portfolio totaled over $500MM.
VP and Manager
1989 - 1997
Vice President and Manager - Responsibilities included creating and leading an organization, which managed over twenty-five global projects and investments. Direct Investments totaled $1B with total capitalization over $10B. Industries covered include power, telecom, petrochemicals, metals, ports, and general infrastructure.
GE Commercial Finance is one of General Electric's largest growth engines.
Lieutenant - US Naval Reserve
1983 - 1989
Served at a Lieutenant/ LT JG, and Ensign in in the US Naval Reserve
US Navy is the maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the eight uniformed services.
Maritime Officer - Second/Third Officer - Unlimited Tonnage
1983 - 1987
Served as the Second Mate on multiple vessels. Responsible for navigation, safety procedures, cargo loading/unloading and other shipboard activities. Ships ranged from 200' LOA to 738' LOA. Vessel types included heavy lift, drill ships, and cargo vessels.
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