Meet our North American leadership:
David Pichard
David Pichard is the CEO of GOLDBECK SOLAR’s North American Business Unit. He has over 12 years of experience in the photovoltaic industry, with expertise in bringing together businesses, government, and communities to build cost-effective renewable energy projects. In his current role, he manages the overall operations and resources of the company and acts as a strategic partner for clients. He joined GP Joule, now known as GOLDBECK SOLAR in 2014 and has grown the business unit by over 200 MWp of solar photovoltaic projects in Canada and the USA. David has an MBA from York University and an M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from France and is proficient in English.
Stephane Le Berre
Stephane Le Berre is the Construction Services Director of GOLDBECK SOLAR’s North American Business Unit, with almost a decade of experience in the renewable industry. His expertise lies in managing construction processes and teams to deliver solar projects on time and within budget. As a clear and concise communicator, he ensures that clients’ expectations are understood and met. Stephane has previously run his own solar P.V. company in France, giving him unparalleled expertise in cost-effective solar P.V. project development. He holds a master’s degree in Business Development from the INSEEC BBA and is fluent in English and French. As the leader of GOLDBECK SOLAR’s construction, mechanical, and electrical managers, Stephane is responsible for coordinating all construction stages of solar P.V. projects in North America.
Constantin Lindenmeyer
Constantin Lindenmeyer is the COO of GOLDBECK SOLAR NA. Constantin started in 2019 as a trainee in the Collèges des Ingénieurs’ graduate program. Subsequently, he built up the Business Development and Strategy department. In 2021 he was appointed Head of Business Development and Strategy in charge of the development of the battery and Agri PV activities, further advancing GOLDBECK SOLAR’s transition from an EPC company to an integrated solar energy player, as well as new acquisitions.
After leading the negotiations for the acquisition of GP Joule NA, he was appointed COO of the newly acquired companies in Canada and the US. Constantin holds an MBA from the Collège des Ingénieurs and an M.Sc. in Sustainable Energy Supply from the RWTH Aachen University with semesters abroad at Harvard University and Stanford University. He speaks German and English.
Rina Cornelius
Rina is the Director of Human Resources. She has 15 years of industry experience specializing in establishing productive business relationships and resolving critical human capital business issues. When it comes to GOLDBECK SOLAR North America, Rina ensures compliance with HR regulations and handling employee relations by providing strong leadership skills for the organization. She has also been recognized for ensuring the field locations are working together and effectively with the corporate office. As well, she has successfully developed and directed a standard recruitment and onboarding process at a stage where the organization is scaling up exponentially.
Michael Kendon
As Senior Director, Commercial 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 custumers, the internal financial tracking and performance of projects, as well as being closely involved with costumers throughout. Michael brings over 16 years of national and international experience gained within the renewable energy and cleantech sectors of North America and Europe.
Tosif Hanif
Tosif Hanif is the Director of Accounting and Finance at GOLDBECK SOLAR. He has more then 15 years of experience in accounts and finance in different industries and countries. He has a track record of using his expertise in automations and process improvements to produce a positive return on investment for his employers. He is responsible to maintain financial corporate goals & objectives as well as budgets to make sure they all align with the overall company’s corporate goals. Tosif holds CPA, CGA, ACCA and M.SC in accountancy from University of London, UK.