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Mel Zuydam

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CFO at GRIDSERVE
📍 United Kingdom

Mel Zuydam is the CFO of GRIDSERVE, bringing a wealth of global experience in the renewables, infrastructure, and engineering sectors. A Fellow at ICAEW and graduate of The University of Edinburgh, he has a strong track record in capital markets, M&A, and business transformation. Colleagues describe him as an "inspiring leader" and "great coach. "

Outside of work, Mel is a dedicated fundraiser for spinal injury charities, recently participating in a half-marathon for the Back Up Trust. He is also passionate about aviation and enjoys running. He has previously volunteered with community initiatives such as a local Speedwatch scheme.

Unique fact: Mel is a licensed private pilot.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
CFO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Renewable Energy Finance
As CFO of GRIDSERVE and with past roles in onshore wind, he focuses on funding sustainable infrastructure and delivering net-zero transport solutions.
Capital Markets & M&A
Has an extensive track record of successful mid-cap business divestments, acquisitions, refinancing, and equity issuance across Europe for firms like KKR and J. P. Morgan.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
CFO
GRIDSERVE
4-2023 - 6-2024
Real Assets Portfolio- Growth, Divestment & Refinancing, Group CFO Acteon Group
KKR
Audit Committee Non Executive
Sizewell C
1-2020 - 3-2023
Group CFO
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
7-2019 - 12-2019
Real Assets portfolio Acquisition Delivery & Refinancing- CFO- Ventient Energy
J.P. Morgan
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Education
1980 - 1984
B.Sc. Hons.
The University of Edinburgh
Fellow
ICAEW
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