voc ep 61: Jeffrey W. Eckel

Jeff Eckel is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hannon Armstrong (NYSE: HASI).

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Jeff Eckel is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hannon Armstrong (NYSE: HASI), a leading investor in climate solutions, headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland. Under his leadership, the firm has become globally recognized for its pioneering approach to sustainable investing, serving as a trusted capital provider to leading companies in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable infrastructure markets.
In 2013, recognizing that climate change was one of the defining challenges facing future generations and a large investment opportunity, Jeff helped turn Hannon Armstrong into a public entity listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HASI). The company’s initial public offering raised $167 million. With more than $9 billion in transactions completed since taking the company public in 2013, Jeff has grown Hannon Armstrong into a $3.2 billion market cap company and delivered a 398% total return for investors. The innovative approach Jeff created has driven success around the company’s unique investment thesis: Hannon Armstrong will earn better risk-adjusted returns by investing on the right side of the climate change line. 

Jeff Eckels has more than 35 years of experience in financing, owning, and operating infrastructure and energy assets. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University, a Master of Public Administration degree from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and holds Series 24, 63, and 79 securities licenses. https://www.hannonarmstrong.com