Pattern Energy names Rhodes as new CFO

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Pattern Energy Group LP, a leader in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure, recently appointed Matt Rhodes as Chief Financial Officer, reporting to the CEO, Hunter Armistead.

New Pattern Energy CFO Matt Rhodes. (Courtesy: Pattern Energy)

“We welcome Matt to Pattern’s executive leadership team, where he will play a pivotal role in achieving our financial goals,” Armistead said. “Matt will enhance the company’s relationships with key financial institutions, and his strong track record of enterprise scaling and financial discipline will be instrumental in realizing Pattern’s vision to Power the Future.”

“I am excited to join the talented team at Pattern as they transform the energy markets and lead the industry across North America,” Rhodes said. “Building on more than 15 years of success, the company is well-positioned to achieve its financial goals, and I look forward to helping achieve its mission to transition the world to renewable energy.”

Rhodes brings more than two decades of financial management and executive leadership to Pattern Energy, including experience in corporate development, acquisitions, and operations in both regulated and market-based businesses, most recently as executive vice president, strategy and corporate development at Essential Utilities, Inc.

Previously, Rhodes served as managing director in Goldman Sachs’ natural resources investment banking group leading coverage for more than 25 electric and gas utility companies. Rhodes has also held positions with Bank of America and Duke Capital Partners.

Pattern Energy is a privately-owned developer and operator of wind, solar, transmission, and energy-storage projects. Its operational portfolio includes more than 30 renewable energy facilities with an operating capacity of nearly 6,000 MW across North America.

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