MP2 Energy's Jeff Colvin on Shell Energy's Expansion in North America, EP 16

On this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Jeff Colvin, Executive VP of Sales at MP2 Energy, joins John Failla of Smart Energy Decisions to discuss his career as a leader in the energy industry and his role at MP2 and its relationship with Shell Energy North America. With the growing interest that international oil companies have in the energy transition and the role that MP2 Energy is specifically playing for Shell Energy North America, this conversation provides tremendous insights.  You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Jeff and his role with MP2 Energy [1:38] Shell’s interest in renewables [3:12] Advantages of being an early mover in developing an integrated power business [5:24] The role MP2 Energy is playing in Shell’s North American strategy [8:07] Important considerations for shifting to renewables and sustainability goals [11:19] How MP2 is positioned to meet expanding customer needs [13:09] Some specific customer deployments MP2 has had success with [15:17] How large company announcements are bringing small renewable initiatives [18:31] How Shell’s reach has allowed MP2 to adapt and move with the company [20:23] Where the industry is heading in terms of evolving customer requirements [22:30] What led Jeff to start a career in the energy industry [25:10] The pivotal point that propelled Jeff into seeking leadership positions [27:27] How Jeff’s career has evolved and his proudest accomplishments [29:28] Jeff’s biggest challenges [33:48] Integration and acquisition challenges and solutions [36:29] Jeff’s legacy in the energy industry [39:25] Click here for detailed show notes Resources & People Mentioned MP2 Energy a Shell Energy North America Subsidiary Connect with Jeff Colvin On Linkedin Jeff Colvin, Executive Vice President Sales, MP2 Energy At MP2 Energy, Jeff Colvin, EVP, Sales, has built up both the Pricing and Sales teams, improved training and coaching efforts, deployed a CRM solution, built and released a scalable Renewable Energy platform, and has been critical in leading a Sales Team that increased sales year over year every year that he has been in the organization. Most recently Jeff onboarded a new channel, a Large C&I National Direct Sales Team, something very different for MP2 historically, a business built on the backs of its Retail Brokers and Consultants. Jeff joined MP2 Energy in 2016; in April 2020, he was promoted to EVP, Sales to help guide, direct, and lead the commercial C&I business and the overarching strategy of MP2 within Shell.  Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com   Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn   Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices If you're interested in participating in the next edition of the SED Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum taking place on December 7-11, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Event Operations Director, Lisa Carroll at [email protected]"