Founders
Georg Veit
Chairman of the Board
Between 2009 and 2012, Georg gained solar development experience in the European and U.S. West Coast markets. In 2012, he assembled a team of professionals and raised capital to develop utility-scale systems, leading to the founding of Geenex Solar. By 2014, Geenex had developed its first 20 MW project in Halifax County, North Carolina, and became one of the first developers to enter the PJM marketplace.
Georg’s strategic vision, leadership, and adaptability have driven Geenex’s growth over the last decade. With 26+ employees across five states and a project pipeline of over 10 GW, Geenex has become a leading developer in the Southeast and Midwest.
As CEO from 2012 to 2021, Georg led the company’s growth and success, handling all major contract negotiations. In his current role as Chairman, Geenex continues to benefit from his deep knowledge of the renewable energy market.
Georg also serves as Chairman of the Center for Energy Education. He holds a master’s degree in Philosophy from the Freie Universität in Berlin, Germany.
Juergen Fehr
Founder/Board Member
Juergen Fehr, Founder/Board Member for Geenex Solar, has more than 20 years of renewable energy industry experience. Prior to joining Geenex, Juergen worked for an international solar photovoltaic panel manufacturer as president and chief executive officer. Under his leadership, the company established their first U.S. entity for manufacturing and distribution in North America.
As Founder/Board Member for Geenex, Juergen manages all aspects necessary to operate a successful organization that has employees and partners on both coasts and abroad. His wide range of experience in the solar industry enables him to play a key role in the leadership of the Geenex team.
Juergen, who holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration (eidg.dipl.BF), is also very involved in Geenex’s community outreach for their local utility-scale projects.
Christopher Robotham
Director of Finance and Legal
Christopher’s strong knowledge base in environmental and energy policy, led to him join Geenex in 2012, with an initial focus on project development, evaluation, and finance. Before joining Geenex, he completed his master’s Degree in Political Science in Berlin Germany before working for the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) in Nyon, Switzerland.
Along with 9 years’ experience across the project development and divestment cycle, he brings strong organizational leadership and finance management skills to the Geenex team.
Equally at ease working in English, German and French, Christopher additionally plays an important role in managing US and international partner relationships for Geenex.
Josef Kessen
Founder/Board Member
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