Team Category: Leadership Team

As Director of Contracts and Procurement, Renee is responsible for overseeing and managing the procurement and contracting process, ensuring that projects are developed and executed efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time. Renee leads and mentors a team of experienced Supply Chain and Procurement professionals that implement strategic supply chain initiatives and a data-driven procurement process. 

With over 15 years of global supply chain expertise, including pivotal roles at Renewable Energy giants like Iberdrola Group, Pattern Energy and EDF Renewables, Renee is a Certified Supply Chain Professional (by ISM and ASCM) renowned for her strategic prowess. Armed with a BA in International Business and Administration and an MBA from Rice University, she’s a force to reckon with in Procurement. 

When she’s not revolutionizing our processes, you’ll find Renee grooving to music, striking yoga poses, or exploring the world with her loved ones. Dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion, Renee infuses every project with passion and efficiency! 

Nabil leads the capital markets team at Urban Grid and is responsible for raising project and tax equity finance to fund Urban Grid’s development pipeline. Nabil has 9 years of diverse banking and finance experience across infrastructure and leveraged finance. 

Prior to joining Urban Grid, Nabil was in capital markets at Brookfield Renewable and before that spent 7 years in investment banking. Before making the career change into banking, Nabil obtained a PhD in molecular biology from the University of Cambridge and worked as a researcher. In his spare time, he enjoys running, going to the gym, and spending time with his family. 

Stewart is responsible for co-leading the Acquisition team in the identification and acquisition of greenfield projects while also supporting the supplemental land team. His expertise in mineral ownership has helped identify and cure risk across the UG projects.
Prior to joining Urban Grid, Stewart’s worked in land acquisition in the mid-stream and upstream energy sectors for more than a decade with a primary focus on mineral leases, right-of-way, and surface use agreements to support operations.
Stewart holds a BA in Political Science from Allegheny College, as well as a Masters in Energy and Natural Resource Law from the University of Oklahoma, College of Law. Stewart is also a Certified Professional Landman through the American Association of Professional Landmen.
Outside of work, Stewart enjoys the great outdoors and building new memories with his wife and two kids.