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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Greener Power Solutions appoints Jasper van den Driest as new CEO to lead next phase of growth
Van den Driest replaces outgoing CEO and founder Dieter Castelein as Greener targets further European expansion Greener has grown significantly since CVC DIF's investment in 2022, tripling its number of employees and achieving a revenue CAGR of over 50% during this period AMSTERDAM, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Greener Power Solutions ("Greener"), the European leader in the rental of large-scale mobile batteries for temporary power solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jasper van den Driest as its new Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), effective 1 September 2025. Van den Driest succeeds co-founder Dieter Castelein, who is stepping down after eight years with the company. The leadership transition comes as Greener, with the support of leading infrastructure investor CVC DIF, enters a new phase of international growth and is looking to target a broader range of European markets on the back of strong demand, while also expanding its product and service offerings for its customers. Van den Driest is currently CEO at Vandebron, a Dutch energy retailer serving 240,000 households with clean energy and employing 275 people. Previously he was CEO at Guidion, a B2B marketplace for telecoms and energy technicians. With a strong drive to accelerate the energy transition and a track record of entrepreneurial leadership and growth, Jasper brings over 15 years of CEO experience to Greener. He joins the company to lead its next phase of expansion and professionalisation, building on Greener's rapid growth and solid foundation. Since the investment by CVC DIF in 2022 and under the leadership of founders Klaas Akkerman and Dieter Castelein, Greener has reported consistent annual growth. The fleet of mobile batteries has grown from 40 in 2022 to 185, reaching 250 by the end of 2025. The team has grown from 20 to 65 and is spread across a greater number of markets including the Netherlands, the UK, Spain, France and Sweden. Greener's growth is driven by demand for cleaner, flexible and cost-effective alternatives to diesel generators. The company offers turn-key delivery, full-service support, and 24/7 monitoring, powered by its proprietary software that optimises power setups and provides real-time insights into energy use and emissions savings. Jasper van den Driest, incoming CEO of Greener said: "I am immensely excited about getting started at Greener in September. The business is well set up to deliver high-quality power solutions across Europe with the continued support of our strong partner CVC DIF. I look forward to working with the talented team to continue delivering outstanding service to our customers and setting new standards in clean, temporary power." Klaas Akkerman, COO and Co-Founder of Greener, added: "I am tremendously proud of what Dieter and I have achieved over the past 8 years. Together with the team, we have shifted the off-grid energy markets, meaning we are now in an excellent position to grow further and drive our mission across European markets. We are very much looking forward to the fresh insight and leadership Jasper will bring to the table when he joins us." About Greener Power SolutionsWe are Greener, Europe's leading provider of mobile battery solutions, with a fleet of over 200 units. Since 2018, we've supported those needing more energy than the grid can supply. Our batteries integrate with solar, wind, and (hydrogen) generators, all managed via in-house software that offers clear insights into usage and savings. Together, we're moving towards an emission-free future. Photo - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Greener Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Arabian Business
03-07-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
ADIA reportedly eyeing 30% stake acquisition in Aggreko
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is among a number of high-profile investors interested in buying a minority stake in Aggreko, the world's largest temporary power company. According to a Bloomberg report based on sources familiar with the matter, buyout firms KKR and CVC Capital Partners are also among the parties interested in buying the 30 per cent stake in the Glasgow-based company being offered by owners TDR Capital and I Squared Capital. The sources told Bloomberg that the deal could value the entire business at US$12 billion or more. Deliberations are in the early stages and no final decisions have been made, the sources said. Aggreko's owners could also decide against the stake sale if offers come below their expectations. Representatives for TDR, I Squared, ADIA, CVC and KKR declined to comment, Bloomberg added. TDR and I Squared took Aggreko private in a US$3.5 billion deal in August 2021. Aggreko is involved in several events, including some of the biggest sports tournaments and music festivals, and has a diverse portfolio of clients across the construction and travel industries. With more than 6,000 workers, it has a presence in more than 60 global locations with a fleet size of 9.6 gigawatts (in 2021 according to its website).
