Bill Brown is a Chief Executive Officer at New Waters Capital LP based in New York, New York, United States, North America. At New Waters, we identify and promote economically sustainable businesses that align profit with impact. And, instead of tolerating management waiting for the future to unfold, we identify those who want to shape it. Joining with those teams, we develop scalable solutions to complex challenges, ensuring our work delivers meaningful, lasting change. These efforts are supported by four foundational pillars of my career: • Legal: At Donovan Leisure Newton & Irvine, I developed innovative legal strategies under some of the most accomplished practitioners of our time. As a partner at Sidley Austin, I structured and led complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, project financing, leveraged buyouts, and securities offerings, driving industry-shaping outcomes. • Finance: At Morgan Stanley, AIG, and Goldman Sachs, I refined my expertise in portfolio construction, global macro strategy, and risk management. I co-headed Morgan Stanley’s global listed derivatives business, creating strategies that delivered exceptional results for institutional clients. • Academia: At Duke University, I designed and taught advanced finance courses that prepared students to tackle real-world challenges with confidence and precision. I focused on bridging theory and practice in equity valuation, fixed income markets, private equity, and mergers and acquisitions, mentoring the next generation of industry leaders. • Innovation: As a co-founder of 8 Rivers Capital and NET Power, I led transformative advancements in clean energy, including hydrogen production, carbon capture, and advanced power systems. These efforts redefined what’s possible in energy, culminating in NET Power’s public debut and 8 Rivers’ acquisition by SK Group. At New Waters, we don’t just invest in businesses; we build them. Our work focuses on aligning markets with sustainable innovation, creating value that lasts. Beyond my role at New Waters, I serve as a strategic advisor to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, where I support the development of technologies that reimagine the energy landscape.
Current Position: Chief Executive Officer
Company: New Waters Capital LP
Location: New York, New York, United States, North America
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