Momentum Welcomes Ayodeji (Deji) Sonoiki as New Director of Utilities
2024年7月12日 - 2:47AM
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Momentum, an award-winning global cleantech consultancy, is
thrilled to announce the appointment of Ayodeji (Deji) Sonoiki as
the new Director of Utilities. With over 15 years of experience in
the energy sector and a strong track record in transformational
leadership, Deji is set to drive Momentum's mission of advancing
clean energy and sustainable practices in the utility industry.
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Deji Sonoiki, Director of Utilities,
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"Deji's expertise will be crucial in navigating the complexities
of public funding for utilities and establishing new partnerships
with industry stakeholders," said Ethan Hanohano, Vice President of
Momentum. "Momentum is committed to driving innovation and growth
in the utility sector, and we believe Deji will play a pivotal role
in this endeavor."
Deji joins Momentum from his recent role at Ernst and Young as
Manager of Transformation Design and Execution, where he led
numerous large-scale projects, including a multi-million dollar
product line implementation and various initiatives in asset
management and data governance. His leadership has been pivotal in
driving significant sales and forging strategic partnerships
through innovative solutions for utility and industrial
clients.
Before this, Deji held several key positions, including Manager
of Electric Distribution Planning & Scheduling and Manager of
Electric Asset Data Management at Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
In these roles, he demonstrated exceptional skills in strategic
planning, and operational efficiency, leading teams to achieve
significant milestones.
Deji's academic background includes a Master of Science in
Financial Management from University of East London and a Bachelor
of Science in Economics from Olabisi Onabanjo University. He also
holds several professional certifications, including SAFe Agilist,
Project Management Professional, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and is
a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants,
reflecting his commitment to continuous improvement and
excellence.
"Joining Momentum excites me as we drive the transformation of
the utility industry through innovative funding,” said Deji
Sonoiki. "I eagerly anticipate meeting our existing stakeholders
and forging new connections.”
In his new role, Deji will focus on enhancing Momentum's utility
sector participation. His deep expertise in asset management,
transmission and distribution operations, energy procurement, and
regulatory compliance will be pivotal in accelerating the adoption
of zero-emission technologies and sustainable practices in the
utility sector.
About Momentum
Momentum is a global consultancy that designs and develops
innovation campaigns for forward-thinking organizations working to
deploy transformative energy, transportation, and manufacturing
technologies. The company’s Design|Develop|Deploy platform
generates dramatic results: together with 1500+ clients and
institutional partners, Momentum has helped deploy $10B+ in
globally significant innovations—while leveraging $2B in public
non-dilutive capital—in partnership with dozens of the world’s most
innovative companies: Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Volvo, General
Motors, Port of Long Beach, Sempra Energy, Schneider Electric,
TravelCenters of America, SMUD, New Energy Nexus, CALSTART, and
Wells Fargo's IN2 Accelerator. Momentum’s demonstration partners
include a robust ecosystem of leading national laboratories and
universities, public- and investor-owned utilities, and air, land,
and sea-ports throughout North America. Founded in 2005, Momentum
has grown to be among the most sought-after clean technology and
commercialization partners in North America. Momentum received the
National Growth Accelerator Award from the US Small Business
Administration and was acknowledged in 2021 by Sacramento Business
Journal as one of the best places to work in Sacramento.
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