In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Claire Skinner speaks with Nick Boyle, founder and CEO of Lightsource BP, the leading global provider of solar and smart energy solutions. Boyle discusses the evolution and meteoric growth of Lightsource BP since its inception just nine years ago and how the company has overcome challenges in the disruptive renewables sector. He also talks about the future of the sector, including the need to move toward cleaner energy at a global scale, and the leadership skills and talent you need to thrive in such a young and rapidly changing industry.

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Some questions answered in this episode include the following:

(1:03) How has Lightsource evolved in the last 10 years?
(6:52) Can you tell us your thinking about the BP deal?
(13:49) Do you think that investment in renewables will accelerate because of the UK government’s pledge of net zero greenhouse emissions by 2050?
(16:08) Looking forward over the next five years, is there anything that’s worrying you, whether it’s trade issues or economic policy, or the continuing challenge of some groups not recognizing climate change?
(18:28) As a disrupter in the industry, are there other sectors or segments that you look to that have been as disruptive as you have been to the market?

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