Ryan Sherlock

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Director of Origination at Avangrid

Greater Seattle Area, United States

Overview

Ryan is a Managing Originator at Avangrid Renewables with over 19 years of experience in the energy industry, specializing in developing and executing deals for wind, solar, and hydrogen projects. He holds an MBA in finance and sustainable enterprises from Portland State University.

He is a highly supportive leader who publicly celebrates his colleagues successes and is passionate about building a strong team culture. He actively encourages talented individuals to join his team to help drive the clean energy transition.

Ryan has deep expertise across both the regulated utility and non-regulated energy sectors.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Story Driven

Optimistic

They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
  They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Renewable Energy Deals
His career is focused on originating and negotiating complex commercial deals for renewable energy assets, including PPAs, acquisitions, and divestitures across multiple technologies.
Team Recognition
Publicly praises his colleagues' expertise and contributions, highlighting the importance of team members and encouraging others to join his group at Avangrid.
Energy Transition
Actively promotes his team's role in creating deals that drive the energy transition and has a background focused on sustainable enterprises and clean fuels.

Media Appearances

An Interview with Ryan Sherlock, Managing Originator at AVANGRID. Featured in Marcus Evans Events

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Work History

10-2024
Director of Origination at Avangrid
11-2022 - 2-2025
Managing Originator at Avangrid
6-2021 - 4-2023
Senior Originator at Avangrid
9-2020 - 6-2021
Development Manager; Generation, Transmission & Clean Fuels Development at Puget Sound Energy
11-2019 - 9-2020
Product Development Manager, New Products (Renewables) at Puget Sound Energy

Education

2007 - 2010
MBA from Portland State University
1999 - 2003
Finance from University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business

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Exp : 11 Location : Greater Seattle Area, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Origination at Avangrid
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Insights For Selling To Ryan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ryan is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ryan

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ryan move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Ryan take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Ryan

Personality Compatibility


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