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Max Hardage

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Chief of Staff to CEO at EDF power solutions North America
📍 Encinitas, California, United States

Max Hardage is the Chief of Staff to the CEO at EDF Renewables North America, focusing on strategy and operational efficiency. His career spans significant roles in the energy sector, including e-mobility at Walmart and Tesla, and process engineering at BP. An alumnus of Northwesterns Kellogg School of Management, people describe him as a consummate problem solver and team player.

Beyond his executive functions, Max has a demonstrated interest in technology, holding a certification in Computer Science from HarvardX. This reflects a commitment to continuous learning and understanding the technical underpinnings of the energy industry, bridging the gap between commercial strategy and technical execution.

He managed the competitive 2022 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management offshore wind auction, securing a 1. 5-gigawatt site with joint venture partner Shell.

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Current Role
Chief of Staff to CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Encinitas, California, United States
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Renewable Energy Strategy
As Chief of Staff at EDF Renewables, he is directly responsible for defining and aligning the company's strategy in the renewable energy space.
EV Charging Networks
At Walmart, he developed the business plans for a DC fast-charging network across thousands of stores, a project he has posted about publicly.
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Career

Work history

Chief of Staff to CEO
EDF power solutions North America
Director, Energy Transformation
Walmart
Director, Strategic Initiatives
EDF power solutions North America
Associate Director, Product Management
EDF power solutions North America
Manager, Valuation & Analytics
EDF power solutions North America
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Education
2015 - 2017
MBA
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
2006 - 2010
Bachelor's Degree
Georgia Institute of Technology
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