Brian Hayes

Chief Executive Officer

Brian Hayes is the CEO of Key Capture Energy, joining the company in January of 2024. Prior to KCE, Brian held the position of Executive Vice President of Asset Operations and Transmission at EDP Renewables where he oversaw a team of 500 and over 70 operating assets totaling more than 9,000MW. Brian was instrumental in turning EDPR into a leading developer, owner and operator in the renewables space during his 18-year tenure.

Brian has been active with various organizations and entities including Black Girls Do Engineer, a member of Texas A&M’s Industrial Engineering Advisory Council, and American Wind Energy Association now American Clean Power Association (ACP).

Brian holds an MBA from Duke University and B.S. in industrial engineering from Texas A&M. Prior to entering the renewables space, Brian spent 6 years as a management consultant focused on the energy industry at a top-tier firm.