Chicago, IL — [February 2, 2026] — Joe Amara Executive Search (JAES), a boutique retained executive search firm specializing in power generation and digital infrastructure leadership, announced the successful placement of a Chief Development Officer (CDO) for a confidential U.S. power generation platform developing a multi-gigawatt portfolio of greenfield and brownfield gas-fired generation assets across multiple competitive markets.
The appointed executive will lead the full lifecycle development of combined-cycle, simple-cycle, and cogeneration projects, including project siting, fatal-flaw analysis, interconnection strategy, permitting, and EPC/OEM engagement, while aligning asset configurations with the technical and reliability requirements of hyperscalers, high-load customers, and merchant market participants.
“This placement represents the new reality in the U.S. power market, the best development platforms are now being built around disciplined execution, grid access, and customer-driven reliability,” said Joe Amara, President of Joe Amara Executive Search. “The race to secure scalable power for digital infrastructure is reshaping development strategy, and we’re proud to support clients who are building winning platforms in this environment.”
JAES continues to expand its work at the intersection of power generation and digital infrastructure, supporting clients with leadership placements across:
- Thermal generation (CCGT, CHP, peakers)
- Renewable development and storage
- Data center power strategy and BYOP execution
- Midstream-enabled fuel strategy
- Interconnection and transmission development leadership
About Joe Amara Executive Search
Joe Amara Executive Search (JAES) is a Chicago-based retained executive search firm focused on leadership placements across power generation, digital infrastructure, and emerging energy markets. JAES partners with IPPs, developers, and infrastructure-backed platforms to recruit senior executives who can execute complex, capital-intensive projects at the pace required by today’s load growth and grid constraints.
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