Renewables and growth strategy expert Rasmus Lundsgaard Nielsen joins PA Consulting’s Energy and Utilities practice

Rasmus Lundsgaard Nielsen joins PA Consulting (PA), the consultancy that’s bringing ingenuity to life, as a Partner in Energy and Utilities and will in a global capacity be joining our leadership team in its Climate Response unit.  

Rasmus brings a proven track record of executing strategic and commercial transformations for both private equity-backed and listed global companies. He has extensive experience in renewables and the broader energy transition and decarbonisation agenda. 

Before joining PA Consulting, Rasmus worked in both executive and advisory roles. Among others, Rasmus has been the Head of Corporate Strategy, M&A and Global Intelligence and part of the Executive Committee at Vestas Wind Power, Board Member at Utopus Insights (a US-based Energy IoT business), Engagement Partner at QVARTZ/Bain & Company. Most recently, Rasmus founded Lundsgaard Advisory, a boutique consultancy primarily advising private equity clients on strategy and transaction services in the power and renewables sector. 

Rasmus’ arrival follows an influx of new partners across the Energy and Utilities practice in Europe over the last six months, including offshore wind energy expert, Alon Carmel, smart energy and retail expert, Amy Marshall, nuclear experts, Andrea Sinnott and Matt Leedham, clean energy and technology expert, David Sanders, and energy transition and carbon value chain expert, John Knight.

Aris Karcanias, Global Head of Energy and Utilities at PA Consulting, says: "Rasmus brings a unique and extensive background in renewables and across the broader energy transition agenda. Having worked in both executive and advisory roles, his arrival will add immediate value for our clients as we help them navigate the challenges faced by climate change. His arrival, alongside the host of new partners who have recently joined the Energy and Utilities team, further validates our position as a leading advisor in climate response and the energy transition.”

Rasmus adds: “Now more than ever, the energy and utilities sector needs to play a leading role in combating climate change. I see a strong need for combining technology, regulatory and strategic capabilities to support our clients in navigating and extracting value from the energy transition. I’m excited to have joined PA at this pivotal time. The firm has a great reputation for innovation and ingenuity, which is reflected in the projects we are working on, and I’m looking forward to contributing to our fast-growing global practice.”

PA’s energy and utilities experts work with businesses to anticipate the future, champion innovation and lead transformative solutions to unlock potential across energy and utilities markets. PA is supporting clients across the entire energy system from governments, regulators to leading investors and technology providers. PA’s experts provide critical support and advice amid global uncertainty and change and seek to preserve valuable resources and enhance environmental outcomes for societies around the world.