About Blue Orb

Blue Orb is a leader in renewable energy development, financing, and operations, with a mission to accelerate clean energy adoption in emerging markets.

Our team brings decades of experience in engineering, finance, and sustainability to build world-class energy solutions.

We exist to close the funding gap in renewable energy for emerging markets; identifying, de-risking, and scaling promising clean energy projects that generate double-digit returns for investors while making a measurable global impact.

OUR VALUES:

Integrity – Operating with transparency and accountability.

Innovation – Advancing renewable energy technology.

Sustainability – Creating projects that benefit both the environment and local communities.

Excellence – Delivering world-class engineering and execution.

Why Choose Blue Orb?

Proven Expertise

Over $15.5 billion in renewable projects funded and 17.8 GW of clean energy deployed.

End-to-End Execution

From project origination to long-term operations & maintenance.

Global Impact

Reducing over 78 million metric tons of CO₂ annually.

Best-in-Class Engineering

Decades of experience in solar module reliability, CAPEX optimization, and SCADA system implementation.

Take the next step toward a sustainable future.

Industry Experts driving the future of renewables

At Blue Orb, our leadership team brings decades of experience in finance, engineering, and strategic growth, shaping the future of renewable energy investments in emerging markets.

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Michael Hennessy
VICE CHAIR / CEO

15+ years driving value in hedge funds & investment banks (US/EU).

Trusted advisor to global brands
& Fortune 100 companies.

Expertise in M&A, governance, and organizational transformation.

Proven track record in unlocking synergies and value creation.

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Mason Terry, PhD
CHIEF OF ENGINEERING

20+ years in renewable engineering ​
& development leadership.

Pioneered the largest perovskite tandem solar module in the West.

Developed a solar reliability testing method 10× faster than standard.

Former Director, Oregon Renewable Energy Center & tenured professor.

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Andrew Gaballa
MANAGING DIRECTOR, FUNDS​

20 years in structured investments & portfolio management (mining, environmental, agriculture).

Led major debt & equity deals
at Macquarie, Shell (environmental products trading) & Mercuria.

Deep expertise in sustainable finance & real-asset strategy.

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John Dewees
BOARD CHAIR, ANGEL INVESTOR​

30+ Years Experience:​ Entrepreneur, Strategic Advisor at Stop The Traffic, Cyberus Labs, and Lead Angel Investor.

4 successful exits over three decades.

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Dessy Vautrin
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

⊹ 20+ years investor relations, sales and marketing leadership, in local, regional and global roles (North America, Latam, Asia, Africa, Europe).