Invenergy has appointed Andy Knapp as executive vice president for public affairs where he will lead communications, government affairs, and marketing activities.
The newly created position will be based the US in Chicago, Illinois.
Knapp joins Invenergy from the Energy Workforce and Technology Council where he led the organization’s ESG, energy transition and technology programs during a 2021 fellowship.
He also previously led BP’s upstream advocacy activities in the U.S. and Canada and has held numerous assignments at Exxon Mobil Corporation with domestic and international responsibilities.
Knapp has extensive corporate leadership experience and has advocated on key public policy issues including wildlife and environmental stewardship, federal lands leasing, and decommissioning regulations, Invenergy said.
Invenergy president and corporate business leader Jim Murphy said: “Andy has an excellent reputation as someone who understands the issues and knows how to effectively engage with a broad range of stakeholders.
“His senior-level experience in business and government brings an important strategic perspective to the Invenergy team and our partners.”
Knapp came to the energy sector from healthcare where he was the Vice President of Government Relations at Magellan Health Services, Invenergy said.
Prior to that he served in senior roles at the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the company added.