July 15, 2026
Longroad Energy is broadening our executive leadership team to capitalize on one of the most compelling growth environments in our ten-year history. The enhancements position Longroad for our next phase of growth as we deepen our development pipeline, expand our execution cadence, and advance our AI/data center opportunities.
“Longroad’s growth trajectory has been powered by the dedication and expertise of an exceptional team,” said Paul Gaynor, CEO of Longroad Energy. “We’ve had a great run so far: growing our operating portfolio to 5.8 GW and constructing 1.7 GW of projects so far in 2026 – a reflection of market momentum and Longroad’s high-performance platform. A broader executive team positions us to capture more value from a market that rewards scale, speed, and operational excellence, while building the leadership foundation for the next phase of our operational maturity.”
Longroad Energy Executive Leadership Team:
- Chief Executive Officer – Paul Gaynor
- President & Chief Financial Officer – Pete Keel
- Chief Risk Officer – Michael Alvarez
- Chief Development Officer – Charles Spiliotis
- Chief Operating Officer – Jeremy Law
- Chief People & Sustainability Officer – Jessica Kelley
The Executive Leadership Team reflects the depth of Longroad’s home-grown talent who have been instrumental in our success, and the evolution of an organization beyond a founder structure. The expanded team includes a combination of promotions and evolved roles:
Paul Gaynor will continue in his role as CEO, with full enterprise leadership, board accountability, and strategic direction.
Pete Keel assumes the role of President, adding construction, information technologies, and external affairs to his responsibilities, while continuing to serve as Chief Financial Officer.
Michael Alvarez transitions to Chief Risk Officer, overseeing legal, compliance and risk management.
Charles Spiliotis will serve as Chief Development Officer, a role that consolidates development, origination, M&A, and strategic initiatives including digital infrastructure.
Jeremy Law has been elevated to Chief Operating Officer, responsible for overseeing safety, engineering, asset management, supply chain, and operations of Longroad’s Opco.
Jessica Kelley has been appointed Chief People & Sustainability Officer, responsible for talent strategy, organizational development, culture and sustainability – bringing these functions to the executive level.
“By the end of this decade, we intend to grow Longroad into a 15 GW independent power producer,” said Pete Keel, President and CFO of Longroad Energy. “Our 36 GW development and storage pipeline, additional 10 GW data center pipeline, deep stakeholder relationships, and proven execution capabilities provide a strong foundation for that growth. Most of all, it will be our incredible team of Longroaders who make it happen. I’m honored to take on the role of President and CFO at such an exciting moment. We’ve built an exceptional company over the past decade, and I believe our greatest opportunities lie ahead.”
About Longroad Energy Holdings, LLC
Founded in 2016, Longroad Energy is a U.S.-based energy company focused on developing, owning and operating energy and digital infrastructure projects throughout North America. Longroad has developed or acquired 7.6 GW of renewable energy projects and has raised $20.6 billion of equity, debt, and tax equity to support completion of its portfolio. Today, Longroad owns 5.8 GW of wind, solar, and storage projects and operates and manages a total of 7.4 GW on behalf of Longroad and third parties. Longroad is owned by the Infratil Limited, NZ Superannuation Fund, Longroad Energy Partners, LLC, and MEAG MUNICH ERGO Asset Management.
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