Meet Our Leadership Team
At Green Impact Partners, our proven and aligned leadership team provides broad experience, diverse insights and unique perspectives that drive value for our business and our stakeholders. Together, they hold hundreds of years of experience, and truly have the passion needed to take energy — and our world — into the low carbon future.
Executive Leadership Team
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Jesse Douglas
Chief Executive Officer & Board of Directors
With over 20 years of successful entrepreneurial experience, Jesse formed Green Impact Partners in May 2021. Previously, Jesse was the founder, President and CEO of Wolverine Energy and Infrastructure.
Jesse has held various positions as an executive, senior manager and owner in multiple businesses. Jesse holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta.
Jesse has held various positions as an executive, senior manager and owner in multiple businesses. Jesse holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta.
Jesse Douglas
Chief Executive Officer & Board of Directors
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Kathy Bolton
Chief Financial Officer
With over 20 years experience, Kathy brings financial leadership to Green Impact Partners in key areas including finance, accounting, tax, compliance, reporting, budget, risk management, credit, and treasury functions. Prior to joining GIP in May 2021, Kathy was the co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer of BluEarth Renewables, a position she held for over ten years. Prior to BluEarth, Kathy was the Chief Financial Officer at Canadian Hydro Developers.
Kathy holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan and is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia.
Kathy holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan and is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia.
Kathy Bolton
Chief Financial Officer
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Nikolaus Kiefer
Chief Investment Officer
Nikolaus Kiefer is a co-founder of Green Impact Partners. Most recently, Nik was Chief Financial Officer of Wolverine Energy and Infrastructure. Previously, Nik spent the last 15 years of his career focused on capital markets and corporate development initiatives, including co-founding multiple private entities. Nik began his career in capital markets where he was a sell-side research analyst covering multiple industries including Special Situations and the Energy sector (Infrastructure/Services and Energy Production).
Nik holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Western University in Ontario.
Nik holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Western University in Ontario.
Nikolaus Kiefer
Chief Investment Officer
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Sonya Kirby
Chief Operating Officer
With over 28 years experience in engineering, operations and projects, Sonya is responsible for developing and supporting the implementation of organizational strategies, providing direction to support functions including Construction, Project Management, Project Controls, and Environmental Health & Safety, and ensuring that business plans align with GIP’s planned growth targets and long-term goals.
Prior to joining GIP in November 2023, Sonya was responsible for the development and implementation of TC Energy’s natural gas pipeline projects in Canada as Vice-President CGL Phase 2/Cedar and Close Out and Vice-President Canada Gas Projects and, prior to that, she held the role of Vice-President of Safety, Quality, and Compliance.
Sonya holds her Professional Engineer designation from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), earned a Bachelor of Applied Science, Engineering from the University of Regina, received a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation from the Project Management Institute (PMI), and has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business.
Prior to joining GIP in November 2023, Sonya was responsible for the development and implementation of TC Energy’s natural gas pipeline projects in Canada as Vice-President CGL Phase 2/Cedar and Close Out and Vice-President Canada Gas Projects and, prior to that, she held the role of Vice-President of Safety, Quality, and Compliance.
Sonya holds her Professional Engineer designation from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), earned a Bachelor of Applied Science, Engineering from the University of Regina, received a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation from the Project Management Institute (PMI), and has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business.
Sonya Kirby
Chief Operating Officer
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John Paul Smith
Chief Commercial Officer
With over 15 years experience in the legal and construction industry, John Paul (JP) has been with GIP since its inception and previously served as the General Counsel and then Vice President, Commercial. JP has been instrumental in negotiating multiple, complex commercial contracts for the Future Energy Park. As GIP continues to execute on its strategic plan, JP will continue to drive the Company’s commercial growth and strengthen its partnerships.
John Paul Smith
Chief Commercial Officer
Board of Directors
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Ahmed Kassongo
Board of Directors, Audit Chair
Ahmed Kassongo joins the Board with over 20 years of leadership in finance, analytics, and investment management across both public and private sectors. He brings a strong track record of working with institutional investors and government bodies on complex financial strategies and data-driven policy.
During his tenure at Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), Ahmed played a pivotal role in delivering transparent and actionable financial reporting and investment performance analysis for some of Canada’s largest pension and endowment funds. His client-first approach strengthened alignment between investment outcomes and long-term strategic goals. Ahmed has advised the Government of Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Energy and Resources on energy-sector policy development, contributing to evidence-based decision-making at the provincial level.
During his tenure at Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), Ahmed played a pivotal role in delivering transparent and actionable financial reporting and investment performance analysis for some of Canada’s largest pension and endowment funds. His client-first approach strengthened alignment between investment outcomes and long-term strategic goals. Ahmed has advised the Government of Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Energy and Resources on energy-sector policy development, contributing to evidence-based decision-making at the provincial level.
Ahmed Kassongo
Board of Directors, Audit Chair
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Alex Langer
Chair of the Board of Directors
Alex Langer is a public markets specialist with over 20 years of experience in equity financing across a range of sectors, including mining, pharmaceuticals, and green technology. Throughout his early career at Canaccord Genuity, he played a key role in funding more than 100 private and public companies. Alex was instrumental in the initial $100 million capitalization of GIP and remains a founding and supportive shareholder.
As Vice President of Capital Markets, Alex was a driving force behind the success of Millennial Lithium and Prime Mining, securing international financial backing and establishing key industry partnerships. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and President of Sierra Madre Gold & Silver, and as President of Li-FT Power, where he continues to apply his capital markets expertise to advance resource-focused companies. Mr. Langer will serve as Chair of the Board of Directors.
As Vice President of Capital Markets, Alex was a driving force behind the success of Millennial Lithium and Prime Mining, securing international financial backing and establishing key industry partnerships. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and President of Sierra Madre Gold & Silver, and as President of Li-FT Power, where he continues to apply his capital markets expertise to advance resource-focused companies. Mr. Langer will serve as Chair of the Board of Directors.
Alex Langer
Chair of the Board of Directors
See Our Impact
Business and pro-social action come together at Green Impact Partners. By aligning our business operations with environmental, social and governance goals, we ensure a greater impact for our investors and society at large.
Join Our Team
We’re always looking for driven, passionate and entrepreneurial people to join our team and help us make an impact in the world!