Global consultancy Charles River Associates (CRA) has announced that Kurt Strunk has joined the company as a vice president in the Energy Practice.
“I am pleased to welcome Kurt to the CRA team,” said CRA President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Maleh. “He has more than three decades of experience advising clients on complex issues at the intersection of energy economics, government regulation and finance. His addition strengthens CRA’s ability to support clients navigating some of the most pressing challenges in today’s energy landscape and reflects our continued investment in top-tier talent to address the accelerating transformation of the energy sector.”
“Kurt brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong track record of thought leadership in utility economics and regulatory strategy,” said Jim McMahon, CRA Vice President and leader of the Energy Practice. “Throughout his career, he has served as a trusted advisor to utilities, investors, and regulatory bodies across North America, providing expert insights on topics ranging from cost of capital and rate design to energy transition strategy and infrastructure planning. He has deep experience in regulatory proceedings and commercial disputes and is widely recognized for his ability to distill complex technical issues into clear, actionable guidance for executives and stakeholders.”
Prior to joining CRA, Mr. Strunk was a senior managing director at a global consulting firm where he advised energy companies, governments and regulators. He has provided expert testimony and formal written submissions on more than 150 occasions in international and domestic arbitration, litigated court disputes and adversarial regulatory proceedings. Additionally, he has led due diligence and valuation exercises in support of investors in a variety of power, oil and gas M&A transactions.
Mr. Strunk has an MBA from the European Institute of Business Administration (INSEAD) and a BA in economics from Vassar College.
SOURCE: Charles River Associates
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