Chris Gaydon

Chris joined Octopus Renewables as an investment director in 2015. He is a long-standing member of the Octopus Renewables investment committee and a director of several Octopus Renewables wind and solar special purpose vehicles . Chris originated and led one of the largest wind farm portfolio acquisitions in the UK valued at c.£320 million.

He now focuses on the originating acquisition opportunities and fundraising, as well as looking for strategic investments in related sectors. Prior to joining Octopus, Chris worked in business development at Falck Renewables where he had a range of roles, including in M&A and leading greenfield development in France and Poland. Chris holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Sydney