Alfen appoints Michelle Lesh as new Chief Commercial Officer

The management board of Alfen is delighted to announce that Michelle Lesh will join Alfen as new Chief Commercial Officer, with effect from 1 July 2021. Michelle brings very relevant international commercial experience to further drive the growth of Alfen’s business.

Michelle Lesh (43) is an experienced global commercial leader with breadth and expertise across multiple facets of the energy industry, including renewable and thermal generation as well as transmission & distribution hardware and software. Throughout her career she has held roles across all commercial functions including sales, marketing and product management with a focus on strategy and growth.

Most recently Michelle was the Chief Commercial Officer for GE Digital’s Grid Software business supporting electric utility customers globally.  Prior to that she was with GE Gas Power in sales and product management. Earlier in her career she held commercial roles with what is now GE Renewables, and supported early smart grid infrastructure roll out in the California market, which was an early leader in integrating renewables and EV adoption in the United States. Michelle has a Mechanical Engineering degree from Bucknell University and earned her MBA from University of California, Irvine.

Marco Roeleveld, Chief Executive Officer of Alfen said: “We are pleased to welcome Michelle Lesh as our new Chief Commercial Officer. We have conducted a thorough review of candidates and found her the best person to further strengthen the senior management team of Alfen. Michelle brings relevant international commercial and strategic experience combined with a strong and enthusiastic personality. We are convinced that she will help to further drive the growth of Alfen’s business also with her passion for the energy industry and the energy transition. We very much look forward to working together with Michelle.”