Karl Smith Overview

  • Primary Position
  • Board Member

  • Primary Industry
  • Energy

  • Med. Deal Size

  • Med. Valuation

Karl Smith General Information

Biography

Mr. Karl Smith serves as Board Member at Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm. Mr. Karl Smith served as Fund Managing Director at Green Investment Group (UK). He is responsible for managing Green Investment Bank's proposed £1bn offshore wind fund. He previously led Green Investment Bank's principal equity investments in the offshore wind sector. Karl has extensive experience in principal equity investment, debt investments, and financial advisory across the energy and infrastructure sector. He joined Green Investment Bank in 2012, having previously spent almost three years with advisory firm Hideal Partners, advising and developing energy and infrastructure M&A transactions. Prior to this role, Karl spent four years with Babcock & Brown in principal equity investment, and also held positions with ABN Amro, Macquarie Bank, and KPMG. He holds a degree with honors in Finance from the University of Melbourne.

Contact Information

Primary Position
Education
University of Melbourne, B.Comm (Bachelor of Commerce)
Gender
Male
Phone
+44 01328
Address
  • Wind Farm Place
  • Edgar Road
  • Walsingham NR22 6EJ
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 01328

Karl Smith Board Seats (1)

Company Industry Ownership Status Financing Status Location Since
Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm Other Energy Acquired/Merged Corporation Walsingham, United Kingdom

Karl Smith Lead Partner on Deals (1)

Karl Smith has been the lead partner on 1 deal. Their latest deal was with GLID Wind Farms TopCo, a other energy company. The deal was made for on 05-Feb-2016.

Company Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Deal Status Industry Location
GLID Wind Farms TopCo 05-Feb-2016 Buyout/LBO Completed Other Energy Grimsby, United Kingdom

Karl Smith Network (8)

Board Members (6)

Name Company Representing Location From
Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm Self Walsingham, United Kingdom

Portfolio Executives (2)

Name Company Role Deal date Location
GLID Wind Farms TopCo Chief Executive Officer 05-Feb-2016 Grimsby, United Kingdom
GLID Wind Farms TopCo Chief Financial Officer 05-Feb-2016 Grimsby, United Kingdom

Karl Smith FAQs

  • Who is Karl Smith?

    Mr. Karl Smith serves as Board Member at Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm.

  • How much does Karl Smith typically invest?

    Karl Smith's median deal size is .

  • What is Karl Smith’s main position?

    Karl Smith’s primary position is Board Member.

  • How many active board seats does Karl Smith hold?

    Karl Smith holds a board seat in Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm.

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