Güglingen, 5 August, 2025 – hep solar, the internationally active solar specialist, is strengthening its mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and transaction activities with a key strategic appointment. As of August 1, 2025, Daniel Bier Sheil has taken on the role of Global Head of M&A and Transactions. In his new role, Sheil will be responsible for the sale and purchase of projects as well as mergers and acquisitions.
Sheil brings extensive international experience in the energy transition sector, having held leadership roles in the US, Germany, and the UK. Most recently, he worked for a German-based smart grid software firm as Chief Financial Officer, where he led capital raising, M&A, and commercial transactions. Prior to that, Sheil held the roles of CFO and Head of Investments at a private equity-backed carbon investment platform in New York. Additionally, he was an M&A banker in Lazard’s Power, Energy & Infrastructure team in New York, advising clients across the energy transition landscape on complex M&A, financing, and restructuring matters. He also served as the lead author of the industry benchmark Levelized Cost of Energy report.
With his deep expertise in corporate and project finance, Sheil will play a pivotal role in shaping hep solar’s strategic development. He will support the company in navigating evolving markets across its global portfolio, positioning hep solar for further long-term growth.
“We are thrilled to welcome Daniel Sheil to our team,” says Christian Hamann, CEO of hep solar. “His expertise in M&A and his deep understanding of the dynamics of the renewable energy industry make him the ideal fit for this critical role. Daniel is not only a seasoned strategist but also a true team player who will help drive our company forward.”
About hep solar
The hep solar group is the solar specialist for both projects and investments. For over 15 years, the owner-managed business from Germany has been developing, building, operating and financing solar parks all over the world, with particular focus on Germany, Japan and North America. As a future-oriented company, hep solar combines know-how in the areas of investments, projects, hep yolar and PV parks – and thus covers the entire solar energy value chain from start to finish: from financing to project development through to construction and long-term operation. The hep solar group employs more than 200 people worldwide with subsidiaries in Germany, Japan, the USA and Canada.
