David Marks Email & Phone Number

Stavanger, Rogaland, No

Leading government relations, regulatory affairs, communications, and public affairs for Equinor Renewables - including the Empire Wind, a 2 GW offshore wind project in New York state.• Directs federal and state government relations (NY, MA, NJ, MD, VA, CT, CA, ME) in support of Equinor’s offshore wind business, including the Empire Wind project (+2 GW). • Manages team of external affairs specialists with responsibility for government affairs, media relations, external engagement strategy, stakeholder relations, and brand.• Builds key alliances and partnerships to support Equinor’s growing offshore wind and renewable energy business (offshore wind and battery storage).• Creates strong relationships with state-level and federal policy makers, building key supporters and allies for the industry.Key Accomplishments:• City and State (NY) 2022 Energy & Environment Power 100 list “Top Energy and Environment Leaders in New York”• 2023 Who’s Who in Government Relations Power List “Notable New Yorkers advocating for policy changes at the city, state and federal levels”• Delivered key community commitments including a $5 million innovation fund to develop clean tech investments.• Managed the external rollout of an operations and maintenance (O&M) hub and staging area in South Brooklyn, with a total investment of $250 million.• Produced state government relations strategy and manage external engagement for the development of 3.3 GW (more than 2 million homes) of renewable energy on the East Coast.

Norwalk, Ct, Us

- Led communications and regulatory/government affairs for retail energy company with approximately 1.2 million customers providing competitive electricity and natural gas products to residential and commercial customers in 19 states and the District of Columbia.- Directed public relations and strategic engagement with key journalists, trade reporters, and digital media.- Created a consistent communications strategy throughout the organization focusing on high margin customer growth.- Engaged with key industry organizations and associations to build industry growth and consensus around key issues.- Directed strong employee communications regarding engagement activities, benefits, updates, and initiatives.- Managed communications regarding key partnerships, community initiatives, and social media strategies.- Created key messages and presentation materials for strategic investor relations announcements and updates.Key Accomplishments:- Coordinated communications and strategic outreach for one-for-one in-kind partnership to give 20,000 portable lights to rural communities in need.- Updated and built-out various communications platforms including overall corporate social media strategy, website, company-wide newsletter, and “OneCrius” corporate strategy initiative. - Delivered successful communications deliverables including Analyst Day and quarterly Investor Relations presentations, employee engagement platform for Corporate Governance, new HR Onboarding process, and Town Hall presentations.- Directed all communications, media relations, and community support for TriEagle Energy and Houston Dynamo sponsorship/partnership.

Monroe, Louisiana, Us

- Managed public affairs and communications for global sustainable biomass business- Focused on stakeholder engagement, community affairs, investor relations, and media strategy - Led all engagement strategy with U.S. policy officials at the local, state, and federal level- Maintained strong relationships with associations/organizations to advance company’s goals- Directs all internal corporate communications, employee engagement, and external media relations Key Accomplishments:- Coordinated public affairs strategy for $25 million bond for key infrastructure, saving the company $3 million annually.- Created external strategy and public relations activities for the acquisition of a $50 million asset.- Ensured company was highlighted in the public with the distinction of two prestigious awards: The Lantern Award from the Louisiana Economic Development Department and The Governor’s Award for Excellence in Mississippi.

- Directed communications, public affairs, and policy issue management for clients in the energy/infrastructure space

Washington, Dc, Us

- Directed public affairs activities on behalf of top corporations, key NGOs, and major coalitions

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

- Directed communications and was official Spokesman for Chairman Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) - Wrote press releases, floor remarks, op-ed pieces, hearing statements, and high-level speeches - Developed and executed strategic legislative communications and message planning- Advised on high-level policy matters, drafted legislative text, and created memos on policy issues

M.A., Public Policy

B.A., Political Science