Meet our North American leadership:
John Schroeder
s part of the senior leadership team, John Schroeder brings over 20 years of experience in renewable energy, real estate development, and construction management. He spent five years with a Seattle-based real estate developer, building strong expertise in construction and project development.
John previously worked at GOLDBECK SOLAR from 2009 to 2017, where he helped drive the company’s expansion and success in the UK and European markets. He later served as Chief Operating Officer at Energy Development Partners in Rhode Island, overseeing operations and renewable energy project development across the U.S.
Based in the United States, while spending much of his time in Calgary, he will lead and strengthen our North American team as we continue to expand our presence, delivering innovative, clean energy solutions across the region. His extensive experience, strategic mindset, and long-standing connection to GOLDBECK SOLAR make him a valuable addition to our growing organization.
Michael Kendon
As Vice President Engineering and Project Operations, Michael has responsibility for GOLDBECK SOLAR’s contract management, working with clients and key suppliers and partners to negotiate EPC and supply chain agreements, overseeing the delivery of contracts on behalf of customers, the internal financial tracking and performance of projects, as well as being closely involved with customers throughout. Michael brings over 16 years of national and international experience gained within the renewable energy and cleantech sectors of North America and Europe.
Ruben Breteler
Ruben joined GOLDBECK SOLAR North America in September 2025. As Vice President Finance, Ruben leads the company’s financial strategy and performance, ensuring a strong foundation for sustainable growth and operational excellence across Canada and the United States.
Prior to joining GOLDBECK SOLAR, Ruben held progressive leadership roles in highly regulated public and private companies, leading teams through periods of significant growth, transformation, and change. He has directed large-scale system implementations, supported mergers and acquisitions, and strengthened financial operations to enhance transparency and decision making across organizations.
As a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), Ruben combines his financial expertise with a collaborative leadership approach to drive initiatives that reinforce GOLDBECK SOLAR’s market position and long-term success.
Beniamino Giolitti
Beniamino Giolitti serves as the Director of Engineering at GOLDBECK SOLAR, bringing over 14 years of international experience in the solar energy sector. Holding both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, majoring in Energy Systems, Beniamino combines his academic background with practical expertise on all engineering disciplines.
In his pivotal role, Beniamino manages Goldbeck Solar’s engineering team, ensuring the successful planning, design, and execution of our solar projects. This involves providing technical leadership, assessing innovative solutions, overseeing quality assurance processes, and fostering collaboration across diverse departments to achieve project goals. His technical and leadership skills facilitate seamless teamwork among multidisciplinary teams, encompassing consultants, developers, owners, lenders, investors, contractors, and suppliers at GOLDBECK SOLAR.
Lenta Wright
Lenta Wright is GOLDBECK SOLAR’s dedicated and accomplished Director of O&M. With a proven track record in project development, operations, and executive management, Lenta brings a wealth of expertise to the team. Her dynamic experience spans various domains, including overseeing large-scale Community Solar projects and serving as a program and operations manager for the development of the largest Community Solar projects in Nova Scotia. In her current role, Lenta ensures the seamless integration of services and optimizes the performance and longevity of solar investments. As an executive with a comprehensive background in program and operations management, she is uniquely positioned to drive excellence across the O&M spectrum.