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President and Chief Executive Officer

Kevin Hagerty

Prior to becoming CEO, Kevin served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Vicinity, ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the company’s district energy systems. Before that, he was Vicinity’s Chief Technical Officer (CTO), overseeing Information Technology (IT), Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S), and Technical teams, driving innovation and operational excellence.

With over 20 years of experience in the power industry, Kevin held senior leadership roles at Veolia for nearly a decade. His most recent position at Veolia was as Senior Vice President of Operations for Veolia North America’s (VNA) East business, where he oversaw more than 50 facilities, including the company’s largest district energy systems in Boston and Philadelphia.

As CEO, Kevin is leading Vicinity’s transition to electrification and the expansion of eSteam™, solidifying the company’s role as the leader in decarbonizing North American cities with district energy systems.

Kevin holds a bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering from the United States Merchant Marine Academy, with a focus on Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, and an MBA from Boston University.

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