Our Leadership Team
Leading the Way in Solar Energy Development
CIG Solar Leadership
Charles Carey
Founder
Charles Carey is a visionary entrepreneur, author, and seasoned leader with a proven track record in renewable energy, project management, and infrastructure development. As the leader of ventures like Magnifica, and Magnifica Air, Charles with his partners and investors has built and scaled businesses that advance sustainable energy solutions while delivering significant value to stakeholders. His leadership has driven numerous successful investment exits, showcasing his expertise in identifying market opportunities and executing with precision. With a deep commitment to creating high-performing teams and installing systems that foster operational excellence, Charles has established a reputation for cultivating cultures of innovation and success. His entrepreneurial journey reflects a unique blend of financial acumen and practical problem-solving, enabling him to navigate complex market landscapes and position his businesses at the forefront of renewable energy innovation. As the visionary of his family office (Carey International Group), Charles works with strategic investments focusing on philanthropy, faith, and community impact. His dedication provides a roadmap for investors and entrepreneurs, offering actionable insights into sustainable growth and market-savvy strategies. Through his work, Charles continues to shape the future of renewable energy and infrastructure with integrity and innovation.
Christopher Kane
CIO
Charlie Fiechter
President | Renewables
Mr. Fiechter is an accomplished leader in renewable energy, blending expertise in technology, finance, and sustainable development. With nearly two decades of experience, he has driven innovation and growth in renewable asset development, financing, and ownership. From 2006 to 2015, Charlie served as Founder and Managing Member at Greenleaf-TNX, where he spearheaded the development and operation of $125 million worth of solar power projects across the U.S. He later founded TNX Holdings and Greenleaf-TNX Resources (GTR), which were sold to Blue Planet in 2018, where he assumed the role of President. Under his leadership, TNX collaborated with CIG Companies to integrate utility-scale solar development and establish a 1.5 GW module assembly business. Earlier in his career, Charlie served as Chairman of Astonfield Renewable Resources, developing utility-scale renewable projects in India. He also held leadership roles in tech-driven companies, including Sitoa Corporation and Peplinski Electronics. An engineer at heart, he began his career at Intel Corporation and holds seven U.S. patents in eCommerce and heat transfer technology. Based in Silicon Valley, Charlie is passionate about advancing the convergence of technology and renewable energy. He holds an MBA from Yale University, and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in engineering from Duke University. Accomplishments: M.B.A. from Yale University; Masters in Engineering Management from Duke University; BSE Mechanical Engineering from Duke University.Charlie Fiechter has been awarded seven U.S. patents in the fields of eCommerce and heat transfer from computing devices.