John Cavalier

John Cavalier has been a leader and visionary in clean energy, with extensive experience in strategic advisory and corporate finance for sustainable energy companies.

Mr. Cavalier is a Co-Founder and serves as Chairperson of EPIC Star Energy, Managing Partner of CRIS LLC., and as Senior Advisor to Roth Capital, Ancoris Capital, Activate Capital and Braemar Energy Ventures.

In 2008, Mr. Cavalier co-founded Hudson Clean Energy, a $ 1.2B global Sustainability PE fund. Previously, he was Chairman of Credit Suisse’s Global Energy. He led Renewable Energy IPO of the Year in 2005, 2006, and 2007, earning Bloomberg Finance “Renewables Banker of the Year” award. Previously, Mr. Cavalier was a founding member of the Power & Utilities Group at Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette (“DLJ”).

Mr. Cavalier served nine years in US Army, and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his work in the Judge Advocates General’s Corps. He holds degrees from the US Military Academy, University of Illinois Law School and Harvard Business School.