Derek Kramer brings over two decades of transformational leadership across the renewable energy, technology, utilities, and security sectors. He has consistently delivered operational excellence, scaled complex organizations, and led both digital and cultural transformations in public and private companies.
Most recently, Kramer served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Shine Technologies, where he oversaw operations across multiple advanced technology business lines. Prior to that, he was the Chief Operating Officer of Archaea Energy, joining as the company’s eighth employee and helping lead its evolution from early-stage startup to a $4 billion acquisition by BP. He also currently serves on the board of IntellPro.
Earlier in his career, Kramer held senior leadership roles at American Electric Power, where he established the AEP Digital Innovation Center and tripled the company’s digital project pipeline, as well as Pacific Gas & Electric, Tyco Integrated Security, and Service King.