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Data Centers West
October 28, 2025
Fremont Marriott Silicon ValleyFremont, CA

John Malone
Principal at AVAIO Digital Partners
Speaker

Profile

John brings nearly 20 years of experience in energy and infrastructure finance as an investor, advisor, analyst, field scientist, and consultant. He has sourced and analyzed opportunities across the energy value chain and has both technical and commercial experience in international infrastructure and energy project development, including in renewables, thermal generation, midstream and storage. At AVAIO, John focuses on digital infrastructure and energy investments, and leads ADP’s sourcing initiatives across North America and Europe, matching emerging customer demands with market opportunities.

Prior to joining AVAIO, John served as a Principal at Prostar Capital, a middle-market private equity fund, responsible for sourcing and analyzing energy investment opportunities. Prior to Prostar, John led energy research efforts for Mizuho Securities and was a Managing Director at Global Hunter Securities, an energy-focused boutique investment bank. John is also a member of the Infrastructure Masons Sustainability Committee. John holds a B.A. in International Relations from Lehigh University, an M.Sc. in Geological and Marine Sciences from the University of Maine and a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from Trinity College Dublin.