Chris joined CoralPoint as a Partner and shareholder during the final quarter of 2025. He joined from UL Solutions where he was Director of Offshore Wind Advisory Services, leading the growth of the global team and establishing UL as a leading provider of both M&A and Lenders Technical Advisory (LTA) services. Prior to UL, Chris was an Associate Director in ERM’s M&A group, where he led numerous renewable energy transaction advisory mandates, with a particular specialism in project management of complex LTA mandates. Before this, he was a Principal Consultant at The Renewables Consulting Group (RCG) and Team Lead for Advisory Services at Wood. Chris started his career as a Development Project Manager at SSE Renewables.

In his role as Global Service Lead, Chris will lead CoralPoint’s approach to supporting financial institutions and power and utility clients with technical due diligence, lenders advisory, and ESG due diligence across all asset classes. CoralPoint has already delivered advisory services on over 3 GWs of projects worldwide covering both onshore and offshore wind and solar/BESS projects across the USA, UK, Germany, The Nordics, Japan, and Australia.

“We couldn’t be happier to welcome Chris to the CoralPoint partnership. Chris is a true leader in renewable energy M&A work and has over the last decade built a reputation as a trusted advisor to many of the world’s leading institutions and project developers, guiding them on their most significant deals and project financing efforts worldwide. Chris is the perfect fit with CoralPoint’s ethos and global ambitions.” Sebastian Chivers, CoralPoint Partner and Strategic Advisor

“I’m delighted to be joining CoralPoint at such an exciting stage in its development. Having worked with many of the team previously, I’ve seen first-hand the quality and depth of expertise that sets CoralPoint apart, as well as the strength of its integrated approach to renewables advisory services. I’m excited to work with the team to further strengthen and scale our M&A and lenders advisory offering globally, and to continue supporting investors, lenders, and developers in delivering successful, bankable energy transition projects.” Chris Houston, CoralPoint Global Service Lead, M&A