Apricum – The Cleantech Advisory is pleased to announce the appointment of Benoît Amouroux as a senior advisor. Based in Paris, Benoît brings more than two decades of international experience in renewable energy project development, project financing, insurance, and infrastructure investment.
With a strong track record across wind and solar, Benoît has held leadership roles at companies including NTR plc, Marsh and Crédit Agricole Transitions & Energies. He is currently co-founder and CEO of Newgreen, a Paris-based firm offering team and project management expertise, integrating financial structuring, risk optimization and operational excellence to accelerate the energy transition. His recent work at Newgreen includes the strategic assessment of two €150M+ hydrogen infrastructure projects, focusing on risk allocation and bankability.
While at NTR plc, Benoît managed the acquisition and €75M refinancing of a 50 MW wind project in France. At An Avel Braz, Benoît led the company’s transformation into an independent power producer by securing financing, insurance, investment and managing complex contract negotiations. Prior to that, he played a key role in scaling Gaia Energy into an international developer by securing a Joint Development Agreement with Enel Green Power for 600 MW of wind projects.
Benoît holds a master’s degree in statistics from the Panthéon-Assas Université Paris and a bachelor’s degree in econometrics from the Université Paris Nanterre.
Fluent in French and English, Benoît’s deep expertise in insurance, investment, project finance, and operational leadership will further strengthen Apricum’s advisory capabilities across Europe’s clean energy markets.
We are delighted to welcome Benoît to the Apricum team and look forward to his contributions as we continue to support clients in advancing the global energy transition through smart, impactful investments.