Pexapark Strengthens Leadership Team to Accelerate Global Growth in Renewable Energy Market Intelligence

Pexapark, the leading provider of reference prices, market intelligence, and risk management solutions for renewable energy, formally announced the appointment of Martin Gijssel as Executive Vice President to lead its Market Data, Insights & Analytics business.

Having joined Pexapark in 2024, Martin is already playing a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategic direction for 2025 and beyond. His appointment further strengthens Pexapark’s leadership team and advances its mission to deliver transformative solutions for the fast-evolving renewable energy market.

Martin brings over 25 years of experience in financial data information and global energy markets to Pexapark, including serving as Chief Commercial Officer at S&P Global Platts, a global leader in energy price reporting. At Pexapark, Martin leads the expansion of market-driven benchmark data and pricing capabilities, and product offering enhancements, to accelerate Pexapark’s growth in new global markets. 

"Martin is a world-class leader with an exceptional track record in financial data and energy market solutions,” said Michael Waldner, CEO of Pexapark. “His expertise in developing transformative data solutions and scaling businesses globally will be instrumental as we advance our mission to make renewable energy markets more efficient and empower stakeholders to act with confidence in an ever-changing landscape. With Martin at the helm of our market intelligence and analytics business, we are doubling down on our commitment to transparency and innovation.”

"The renewable energy market is at a pivotal moment, requiring greater transparency and actionable insights to drive success,” said Martin Gijssel, EVP, Market Data, Insights & Analytics. “Pexapark’s unique combination of expertise and relationships positions it as a leader in this space. I am excited to contribute to Pexapark’s growth and furthering its mission of enabling the global energy transition."

Strengthening Leadership for Strategic Growth

Pexapark’s leadership team has been further strengthened with the following key appointments:

• Jens Hollstein, Executive Vice President, Advisory Services: With over 20 years of experience in energy trading and six years at Pexapark, Jens is leading the growth of the advisory business, which has successfully supported over 37 GW of PPAs and BESS across Europe through more than 200 mandates.
• Nick Taylor, Chief Financial Officer: Bringing two decades of experience in scaling high-growth technology companies, Nick is driving Pexapark’s financial strategy as it continues its global expansion.

Empowering Renewables in a Complex Market Landscape

As renewable energy markets grow increasingly complex, Pexapark provides stakeholders with essential capabilities to navigate evolving risks and seize opportunities. Its comprehensive offerings include market-based reference prices, advanced analytics, and portfolio management services, alongside expert advisory support for PPA transactions and investment decision-making.

By combining deep ties to traded energy markets with advanced data and analytics capabilities, Pexapark equips clients with the insights needed to optimize revenue, manage risks, and thrive in the energy transition.

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