Leadership Committed to Success

Ignite Renewable Capital is led by a multi-talented CEO that possesses long-term, proven success in a myriad of industries and businesses. He understands and embraces the approach of focusing on the customer which realizes our mission of having customers for life.

Chris Hopgood

Founder and Managing Member

Chris has been in the renewable energy business since 2012 and has been in the finance industry for institutional investment since 2007. Since forming Ignite, Chris has demonstrated the ability to successfully market renewable projects to various investors and maximize returns to his clients.

Prior to forming Ignite, Chris co-developed a business plan and launched a software solution company marketed to financial services firms. He interacted daily with buy & sell clients to ensure the functionality of the product was used to its full potential, promoted the tool suite, and identified product improvements. Chris also served as a liaison with portfolio managers and traders to assist in locating liquidity within the site.

Mr. Hopgood was also a Vice President at a global trading and fund services firm for hedge funds, with a particular focus on futures and options.