james heath ca
London
Summary
A seasoned Business Development and Investment professional with over fifteen years of experience across the energy value chain, specialising in complex low carbon and renewable energy deals and commercial solutions in multiple regulatory environments. Having supported the successful delivery of 450MW Offshore wind auction in Japan and currently leading commercial workstreams with external counterparties on biofuels deals, I am energised to continue driving results through high-impact partnerships across the energy transition.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Biofuels Business Development professional
BP
London
10.2024 - Current
- Advancing bp’s biofuels strategy through novel SAF feedstocks, supporting key investments aligned with bp’s 2030 growth ambition
- Directly negotiating and collaborating with industry counterparties to secure commercial terms, de-risk investments, and advance strategic partnerships
- Playing a key role across the deal lifecycle — supporting origination, financial modelling, term sheets, and Definitive Agreements, including internal approvals (IAC, ATN, EFM) and functional assurance
- Leading external workstreams on financial modelling and supporting and commercial structuring for strategic alliances
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Trading & Shipping, Legal, Tax, Sustainability, Finance, Strategy, and Regulatory to develop and execute deals
Offshore Wind Business Development professional
BP
City of Westminster, London
10.2022 - 10.2025
- Successfully led day to day activities for M&A and Greenfield offshore Wind developments with multiple inter-disciplinary technical, commercial workstreams, consultants and third-party advisers during early-stage origination greenfield projects
- Created, led and managed investment opportunities, establishing route-to-market, country entry strategies in offshore wind
- Delivering commercial bid strategy considerations and drafting multiple bid writing sections
- Managing country budget, established local offices and hired local staff to continue project progression and local stakeholder interfaces
- Public Speaker at industry events, engaging UK Parliament members and foreign officials to showcase our capabilities and strategically align with policymakers and regulators
Solar & Onshore Wind Originator
BP
City of London
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Directly negotiated and collaborated with counterparties in New Delhi, India
- Spearheaded renewables investment appraisal, project management and JV partnerships on a hybrid wind, solar, and gas-to-power project in India
- Strategically assessed corporate offtaker options to secure stable revenue streams and align with sustainability goals.
- Formulated and implemented valuation and integration strategies for renewable energy projects, significantly boosting asset utilization, financial performance, and fostering strong local partnerships.
Commercial Manager - Lubricants Supply Chain
Shell International
City of London
09.2018 - 10.2021
- Leading end-to-end value creation and efficiencies across the Supply Chain, developing Global Commercial Business solutions to optimise tender negotiations, consistently generating over $20m in value to the business annually
- Embedding new business practices across global supply chain network to reduce working capital exposure
Finance Advisor - M&A Integration
Shell International
City of London
03.2016 - 09.2018
- As Finance Lead during the $50bn BG acquisition, I directly communicated with the Board, overseeing synergy valuations and performance management for seamless integration and enhanced asset value.
- Recognized with the Strategy Director’s Annual Award of Excellence, for actions in M&A integration efforts to surpass the $3.5 billion synergy target by over $1 billion, significantly boosting investment returns and portfolio performance.
M&A Financial Modelling consultant
Shell International
City of London
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Engineered sophisticated valuation and financial models for renewable energy and downstream deals, enhancing investment decisions.
- Directed strategic advisory for CEOs, propelling a $20M investment from angel investors into hybrid solar bio-gasification projects in India and Tanzania.
- Supported the launch of an Off-grid Solar Impact Investment Fund, securing over $50M in financing for renewable energy initiatives in West Africa.
Commercial Finance Advisor - JV Refineries
Shell International
08.2012 - 01.2014
- Finance Advisor driving asset value optimization and delivering detailed financial performance reports for refineries, significantly enhancing operational efficiencies and profitability.
Investment Analyst - Mergers & Acquisitions
Ernst & Young LLP
05.2010 - 07.2012
- Front Office M&A analyst on Technology and Business Services sell side deals, Business Valuation (DCF, comparable), Managing Data rooms, Sectoral studies (products, markets, customers), Writing letters of approach, teasers and memorandums.
Education
Chartered Accountant (CA) - Financial Accounting, Risk and Business Management
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland ICAS
2014
MSc Master of Science (Merit) -
London School of Economics and Political Science
London, United Kingdom2010
BSc Bachelor of Science (2.1) -
London School of Economics And Political Science
London2009
Accomplishments
- Winner of Offshore Wind 450MW Japan Auction, spearheading Innovation and JV capability workstreams.
- Recipient of the Strategy Director’s Annual Excellence Award for pivotal Finance and Reporting contributions to Shell’s landmark $50bn acquisition of BG.
- Advanced Solar & Offshore wind deal origination, country entry strategy, and JV negotiations in the Asia-Pacific, managing cross-disciplinary teams across multiple time zones.
- Driving finance and commercial workstreams on live deals in the Novel Feedstock Biofuels space
- Key note speaker at industry and diplomatic events, engaging UK Members of Parliament and foreign government officials to drive forward renewable projects, fostering key relationships.
- Enabled a solar and biogas start-up operating mini-grids in Asia and Africa to secure $20m in Series-A funding, catalysing sustainable energy access.
- Key role in setting up a Renewable 'Access-to-Energy' Fund, successfully issuing over $50m in impact bonds to enhance renewable infrastructure in West Africa.
Languages
French (Advanced C1 Level), English
Native language
Volunteer Work
- Nature Based Solutions and Sustainability, Cambodia (2015 - 2016): Served as Financial Advisor to the CEO of Wildlife Conservation Society’s Cambodian subsidiary, enhancing accounting practices, fostering commercial development, and upskilling staff.
- Led initiatives that reduced deforestation and protected endangered wildlife through innovative agri-business solutions, marketing 'Rain Forest Alliance certified' products internationally.
Skills and Vocational Certifications
- Berkeley, University of California - Digital Transformation: Data and Technology (Professional Certification)
- Oxford University, Saïd Business School - Leading Sustainable Corporation strategies (Professional Certification)
- Project Finance Renewable Energy Certification, BP academy
- Green Belt Lean Six Sigma Certified (Professional Certification)
Timeline
Biofuels Business Development professional
BP
10.2024 - Current
Offshore Wind Business Development professional
BP
10.2022 - 10.2025
Solar & Onshore Wind Originator
BP
10.2021 - 10.2022
Commercial Manager - Lubricants Supply Chain
Shell International
09.2018 - 10.2021
Finance Advisor - M&A Integration
Shell International
03.2016 - 09.2018
M&A Financial Modelling consultant
Shell International
01.2014 - 01.2016
Commercial Finance Advisor - JV Refineries
Shell International
08.2012 - 01.2014
Investment Analyst - Mergers & Acquisitions
Ernst & Young LLP
05.2010 - 07.2012
Chartered Accountant (CA) - Financial Accounting, Risk and Business Management
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland ICAS
MSc Master of Science (Merit) -
London School of Economics and Political Science
BSc Bachelor of Science (2.1) -
London School of Economics And Political Science
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