CHICAGO (Oct. 21, 2015) – Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) is recognizing Invenergy ChiefExecutive Officer Michael Polsky as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2015 at itsBuilders + Innovators Summit in Santa Barbara, California.
Goldman Sachs selected Mr. Polsky as one of 100 entrepreneurs from multiple industries to behonored at the two-day event. An energy sector pioneer, Michael Polsky brings three decadesof industry experience as the founder, president, and CEO of Invenergy LLC. Invenergy is aleader in the independent-power industry in the United States, Canada and Europe, and is thelargest privately-held wind energy generation company in North America. Prior to startingInvenergy, Mr. Polsky formed SkyGen Energy in 1991, which became one of America’s largestindependent power companies and later was sold to Calpine Corporation. In 1985, he co-founded and was president of Indeck Energy Services Inc., where he led the development andfinancing of one of the first-ever portfolios of independent power generation assets. Earlier in hiscareer, Mr. Polsky held various positions at Fluor Engineers, Brown Boveri Turbomachinery andBechtel Power Corporation.
"I’m humbled to receive this distinguished recognition from Goldman Sachs," said Mr. Polsky. "Tobe recognized alongside so many inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders is truly an honor."
"We are honored to recognize Michael Polsky as one of the most intriguing entrepreneurs of2015," said David Solomon, co-head of investment banking at Goldman Sachs. "This is anexciting time for entrepreneurs. This is the fourth year that we’ve hosted the Builders + InnovatorsSummit and continue to be amazed by what happens when a diverse group of seasoned andemerging business leaders -- the builders and innovators – come together to discuss how to driveinnovation, create jobs, and build enduring organizations."
For more than 145 years, Goldman Sachs has been advising and financing entrepreneurs as theylaunch and grow their businesses. In addition to honoring 100 entrepreneurs, the summit consistsof general sessions and clinics led by Goldman Sachs experts, seasoned entrepreneurs,academics and business leaders as well as resident scholars.
About Invenergy
Invenergy and its affiliated companies develop, own, and operate large-scale renewable and otherclean energy generation and storage facilities in the Americas, and Europe. Invenergy iscommitted to continued innovation in clean power solutions. Invenergy's home office is located inChicago and it has regional development offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan,and Europe.
Invenergy and its affiliated companies have developed more than 9,100 MW of projects that arein operation, in construction, or under contract, including 76 wind, solar, and natural gas-fueledpower generation projects and energy storage facilities. For more information, please visitwww.invenergyllc.com.
Contact: Mary Ryan, Senior Manager, Public Relations312-582-1424 or mryan@invenergyllc.com