Pioneered clean energy investing at Goldman Sachs and founded Hudson.
Neil Auerbach is a global leader in business, finance, and markets, with deep conviction and decades of success in sustainable energy investing.
Widely recognized as a pioneer of the modern renewable energy investment sector, Neil built the U.S. renewable energy investment business at Goldman Sachs before founding Hudson Sustainable Group in 2007. He is credited with designing many of the financing models that have become standard across the U.S. renewable energy market.
Over the course of his career, Neil has led more than 30 investments across 26 countries, generating multiple unicorn exits and a lifetime IRR exceeding 31%. His leadership has helped scale some of the world’s most transformative clean-energy businesses, from solar and battery storage to next-generation infrastructure and global sustainability platforms.
A respected industry voice, Neil has driven major policy and thought-leadership initiatives, serving as:
- Former Co-Chair, U.S. Partnership for Renewable Energy Finance
- Two-time nominee, Zayed Future Energy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Senior Advisor, American Conservation Coalition (ACC)
- Author, multiple op-eds on energy policy and sustainability
Neil continues to be a leading advocate for private-sector solutions to global energy and climate challenges, championing innovation, capital formation, and responsible long-term investment in sustainable infrastructure worldwide.
