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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Nikolaus Kiefer
Chief Financial 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 Financial 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.
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