Pattern Energy Appoints Matthew Rhodes as Chief Financial Officer

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy), a leader in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure, today announced Matthew (Matt) Rhodes has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 7, 2024, reporting to the CEO, Hunter Armistead.

Rhodes brings more than two decades of financial management and executive leadership to Pattern Energy, including a wealth of 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.

“We welcome Matt to Pattern’s executive leadership team, where he will play a pivotal role in achieving our financial goals,” said Hunter Armistead, CEO at Pattern Energy. “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,” shared Rhodes. “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.”

Pattern Energy is focused on growing and executing its pipeline of renewable energy and transmission projects in North America, including SunZia Wind and Transmission, the largest clean energy infrastructure project in US history that will generate enough clean, reliable electricity to power more than 3 million American homes.

About Pattern Energy

Pattern Energy is one of the world’s largest privately-owned developers and operators of wind, solar, transmission, and energy storage projects. Its operational portfolio includes more than 30 renewable energy facilities that use proven, best-in-class technology with an operating capacity of nearly 6,000 MW across North America. Pattern Energy is guided by a long-term commitment to serve customers, protect the environment, and strengthen communities. For more information, visit www.patternenergy.com.