Drew Lipsher
Education
Yale University
B.A., History 1984-01-01 - 1988-01-01
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
M.B.A., Finance; Strategy 1991-01-01 - 1993-01-01Work Experience
EGH Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: EGHAU, EGHA, EGHAR)
Current
EGH Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: EGHAU, EGHA, EGHAR)
Energy Growth Holdings LLC
Current
Energy Growth Holdings LLC
Little Rose Partners LLC
Current
Little Rose Partners LLC
TortoiseEcofin Acquisition Corp. III (NYSE: TRTL)
2023-07-01 - 2024-09-01
TortoiseEcofin Acquisition Corp. III (NYSE: TRTL)
Camp Southern Ground
2017-10-01 - 2024-09-01
Camp Southern Ground
Volta Media, A Shell Brand
2016-07-01 - 2023-04-01
Volta Media, A Shell Brand
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
2012-04-01 - 2017-02-01
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA and Berkshire Outdoor Center
2013-07-01 - 2016-08-01
Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA and Berkshire Outdoor Center
GLAMSQUAD
2015-04-01 - 2016-02-01
GLAMSQUAD
Korn Ferry
2012-12-01 - 2015-03-01
Korn Ferry
Skills
Summary
Drew Lipsher’s career has spanned over thirty years of energy transition, media and entertainment, digital media, and technology. His experience has covered all aspects of business including senior level management, M&A, strategic planning, new business and corporate development, restructurings and divestitures, technology, operations, and board level activities. Lipsher has also been a partner in private equity and venture capital. He has worked closely with boards, c-suite executives, and senior management to help set, plan, and execute strategies and objectives. Lipsher is a highly regarded executive and trusted advisor with a deep understanding of the evolving needs of organizations as technological transformation and more recently energy transition and ESG related issues permeate and influence the business landscape. Most recently, Lipsher was an investor in and the Chief Development Officer of Volta, Inc. (NYSE: VLTA) and over the last year, worked directly with the Interim CEO to lead the company through a challenging transition and the successful sale to Shell (NYSE: SHEL) in March 2023. Lipsher primarily focused on capital markets and financing activities as well as finance, cost cutting and strategic priorities. Prior to June of 2022, Lipsher served as the Chief Strategy Officer (July 2016 - May 2022) and the Chief Revenue Officer (July 2016 - November 2020) for Volta overseeing the growth and development of the media business as well as leading high-level strategy and initiatives, M&A and partnerships. Prior to joining Volta, Lipsher served as the Chief Revenue Officer at Glamsquad (a venture backed services business) and previously held senior leadership roles at Clear Channel Media Holdings (parent of the radio and out-of-home advertising businesses), Interscope Geffen A&M Records, News Corporation, BMG Entertainment, and the Warner Music Group. Lipsher was also a Partner at Greycroft Partners, a leading venture capital firm and Maroley Media Group (media and digital media private equity). Lipsher began his career as one of the founders of the New Haven Brewing Company.
