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Dermot Hikisch is a seasoned sustainability expert with a strong background in strategy, corporate social responsibility, and leadership. He has held various roles in companies such as Ridecell, The Rio Theater, and Sungevity, where he has developed expertise in sustainable business, climate change, and entrepreneurship. Dermot has also worked as a consultant for companies like Procter & Gamble and Red Bull, and has contributed to research reports on topics such as water management and responsible investing.

Experience

  • Ridecell
    • San Francisco Bay Area
    • Launch Architect
      • Feb 2019 - Present
      • San Francisco Bay Area

  • The Rio Theater
    • Monte Rio, CA
    • Board Of Directors, Acting GM (2012-21)
      • Nov 2012 - Aug 2021
      • Monte Rio, CA

      The Rio Theater resides in an historic quonset hut on California's Russian River. The company's mission is to engage the community in creating an inclusive and fun venue that serves as a relaxing gathering place for both locals and visitors.

  • GIG Car Share
    • Oakland, California
    • Head of New Markets
      • Jun 2017 - Nov 2018
      • Oakland, California

      Gig Car Share offers one-way, or “point-to-point” service, to pick up the car nearest you, and drop it where you’re going. Gig members enjoy the innovation, advocacy, and protections from more than a century of AAA’s member-benefit development network. Gigs are covered by AAA roadside services and is a product of A3Ventures, AAA’s innovation arm which is continually pushing the envelope and revolutionizing mobility solutions.

    • United States
    • Renewables & Environment
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Director of Corporate Services and Sustainability
      • Jan 2015 - Apr 2017

      Sungevity is a solar electricity company based in Oakland, California. Founded in 2007, it was the first American solar company to design residential solar energy systems remotely over the Internet, using satellite imagery. This Remote Solar Design (RSD) strategy allows Sungevity to offer price quotes within 24 hours, without needing to send a representative to the location. The company designs home solar systems; finances new systems with its Solar Lease program; and manages system installation, maintenance, and performance.Sungevity operates in the United States, the Netherlands, and Australia. Within the United States, Sungevity installs solar solutions in Arizona, California, Colorado, DC, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Delaware. Sungevity became a founding B Corporation in 2007 and received honors as a Best for the World company in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.

    • Director of New Partnerships
      • Nov 2013 - Jan 2015

      Sungevity is a solar electricity company based in Oakland, California. Founded in 2007, it was the first American solar company to design residential solar energy systems remotely over the Internet, using satellite imagery. This Remote Solar Design (RSD) strategy allows Sungevity to offer price quotes within 24 hours, without needing to send a representative to the location. The company designs home solar systems; finances new systems with its Solar Lease program; and manages system installation, maintenance, and performance.Sungevity operates in the United States, the Netherlands, and Australia. Within the United States, Sungevity installs solar solutions in Arizona, California, Colorado, DC, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Delaware. Sungevity became a founding B Corporation in 2007 and received honors as a Best for the World company in 2012 and 2013.

  • B Lab
    • San Francisco Bay Area
    • Director of Business Development
      • Nov 2010 - Nov 2013
      • San Francisco Bay Area

      B Corporations are a new type of corporation which uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. B Corporations are unlike traditional responsible businesses because they:-Meet comprehensive and transparent social and environmental performance standards.-Institutionalize stakeholder interests.-Build collective voice through the power of a unifying brand.www.bcorporation.netwww.benefitcorp.netwww.giirs.org

    • Freelance Consulting
      • Sep 2007 - Mar 2011

      Wrote a 50 page report on "Water and Business" for the Ethical Corporation Research Institute. Focused on strategic management and implementing solutions to avoid water insecurity issues. Academic experts, thoughtleaders, leading corporations on water management, non-profits, and municiple water experts were interviewed for this study. (Sept 08-Dec 08)Consulting on the Sustainable Dublin City Initiative (July 08-present)Contributing authoer to a United Nations report on the Principles for Responsible Investing and Climate Change. On behalf of the Carbon Benchmarking Project and the University of Edinburgh. (August 08-present)Produced research reports for Sustainable Ventures on the "true costing of food", and full cost accounting of externalities for natural resources. (June 08-Sept 08)

    • Research Manager
      • Sep 2008 - Oct 2010

      Sector specific carbon benchmarking, ratings, and carbon intelligence reports.

    • Consultant
      • Sep 2008 - Jun 2009

      Working on the Sustainable Dublin Initiative with Dublin City Council

    • Business Development Manager
      • Jun 2006 - Jul 2007

      Health Division, Vancouver

    • Sales and Operations Manager
      • Jun 2004 - May 2006

      Implemented the launch of Red Bull Energy Drink into British Columbia, Canada.

    • Management and Logistics
      • May 1996 - Oct 2003

Education

  • 2007 - 2008
    Blekinge Institute of Technology
    Masters of Science, Strategic Management and Sustainability
  • 1996 - 2001
    The University of British Columbia
    Bachelors, Commerce

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