Brad Forth is a Senior Partner at Neos Partners. Prior to joining Neos, from 2006 through 2021, Brad served as a Managing Director and Senior Advisor in Oaktree’s GFI Energy Group, which executes the Power Opportunities investment strategy. Brad was responsible for driving Oaktree Power’s thematic research in the power, utility and energy sectors; leading investments in portfolio companies; and working with management teams to accelerate the growth of their businesses.
Brad has spent his entire career as an investor and operator in the energy and engineering sectors, with a particular focus on power systems and renewable energy. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Array Technologies (NASDAQ: ARRY) and Shoals Technologies Group (NASDAQ: SHLS).
Brad began his career as a design engineer at Power Measurement, Inc., where he was responsible for pioneering research in the fields of digital power metering and energy management systems. In connection with Oaktree’s acquisition of Power Measurement, Brad served as the firm’s CEO for eight years until its eventual sale to Schneider Electric. Brad led Schneider Electric’s Global Power Monitoring and Control business for a brief period before joining Oaktree as a Managing Director.
During his tenure at Oaktree, Brad served in active management roles and as a board member for Array Technologies, Shoals Technologies Group, GT Solar and Power Measurement. Brad also served as a board member of OpTerra Energy Group and Xantrex Technology, and was Chairman of the Board of Cannon Technologies, GoodCents, Kirlin, Ten K Solar, and Turbine Generator Maintenance. Brad received a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Victoria in Canada.
