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Kayla Madlener

Edinburgh

Summary

Accomplished professional with a strong foundation in asset management, managing wind, solar and hydro projects. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and the ability to foster key stakeholder relationships. Committed manager with exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills to motivate high-performing cross-functional teams. Leads projects, business operations and growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Head of Asset Management

Locogen Limited
Edinburgh
2022.04 - 2025.12

Accountable for end-to-end service delivery, while identifying opportunities for service innovation. Led on development and execution of departmental growth strategy, financial modelling, and forecasting. Developed a high-performing team with strong capabilities across technical, commercial, regulatory, and financial functions.

Commercial

  • Oversee and agree all commercial contracts for the business unit and weigh in on commercial contract discussions with key stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Identify key areas for commercial improvement and work to automate systems.
  • Work in tangent with other business units to create cross-selling opportunities.

Technical

  • Main point of escalation for key stakeholders across the portfolio.
  • Assess portfolio performance, identifying underperformance while proactively looking for performance improvement solutions.
  • High level of commercial understanding for key documentation and contracts.
  • Oversee health and safety to ensure exceptional delivery according to HSE standards.

Financial

  • Accountability for the commercial success and profitability of the business unit, including P&L, forecast and incoming pipeline.

Strategy & Business Development

  • Responsible for growing the portfolio and services within designated markets and areas of expertise; ensuring that the right strategic partnerships with key sector organisations are in place.
  • Responsible for strengthening and maintaining key relationships with new and existing clients and suppliers.
  • Create innovative ways to generate increased revenue from existing projects and new clients.

Management

  • Line management of the team, while setting KPIs and promoting high performing culture.

Asset Management Team Lead

Locogen Limited
Edinburgh
2021.07 - 2022.04
  • Successfully grew the asset management portfolio by 22 projects.
  • Led service delivery and team management, with oversight of commercial, financial, and technical performance, supported by senior leadership and technical advisors.
  • Supported by the Operations Director, reviewed existing asset management strategy and developed plans to deliver growth for the business unit.
  • Accountable for delivering team and service growth plans while expanding and strengthening key partnerships.

Senior Asset Manager/Asset Manager

Locogen Limited
Edinburgh
2018.06 - 2021.07

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Dalhousie University
Halifax, Canada

Skills

  • IOSH Managing Safely 2025 Certification
  • APM Project Management Qualification 2025
  • Wind Turbine Safety Rules & Operational Controller Certification 2025

Certification

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Resourcefulness
  • Leadership
  • Maintaining key partnerships and client relationships

Affiliations

  • Cooking
  • Travel (my partner and I have a lovely house in Zambia)
  • Scrapbooking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head of Asset Management

Locogen Limited
2022.04 - 2025.12

Asset Management Team Lead

Locogen Limited
2021.07 - 2022.04

Senior Asset Manager/Asset Manager

Locogen Limited
2018.06 - 2021.07

Bachelor of Arts -

Dalhousie University
Kayla Madlener