David Hunt
Non- Executive Advisory Energy and Mobility Transition Stoa Advisory
David Hunt is a Non-Executive Director, strategic advisor, and host of the Leaders in Cleantech podcast. He works with companies, investors, and boards across the energy and mobility transition, focusing on leadership, organisational design, and scaling businesses in complex, capital-intensive sectors.
A two-time founder, David built and exited a solar energy business and has nearly two decades of experience in clean energy. He brings a broad perspective on the sector, combining operational experience with insight gained from working closely with organisations across renewables, energy storage, and electrified transport.
He is a regular speaker and moderator at industry events, known for thoughtful, engaging conversations on the realities of scaling in the energy transition.
2026 Event Agenda Sessions
Master of Ceremonies
Tuesday 19 May 10:20 - 17:30 Central Grid
Leadership Panel: Unblocking Europe’s Grids: From Investment Gap to Connection Reality
Europe’s energy transition is accelerating across all sectors. Renewables, industry, transport electrification, the shift to electric heating, and the rapid rollout of energy storage are all driving unprecedented demand for timely and reliable grid access. Yet congestion, slow permitting, and long connection queues continue to hold back projects and delay Europe’s decarbonisation plans.
Tuesday 19 May 12:45 - 13:15 Central Grid
Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
Central Grid Europe/Madrid



















