Danny Hayes

Danny is the CEO and Co-Founder of TerraScale Inc., a green infrastructure development and advisory firm. With a steadfast commitment to crafting eco-conscious solutions for the most pressing energy and digital infrastructure challenges, he is steering projects that blend technological innovation with sustainable development. His leadership at TerraScale has resulted in the company earning five esteemed design and architecture awards.

With a wealth of experience in project development and structured finance, Danny is unwavering in his commitment to delivering innovative financial and development solutions that address the most critical energy and infrastructure challenges. His expertise lies at the intersection of green energy, sustainable infrastructure and finance. As a Registered Lobbyist for the U.S. House of Representatives, he specializes in environment and energy matters.

Over past 25+ years, Danny has provided invaluable counsel to a wide spectrum of clients, including institutions, governments, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals, enabling them to navigate the intricate landscape of green, resilient infrastructure development across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Danny holds esteemed positions as Director Emeritus of the Green Cross and an Advisory Board Member at the University of California, Riverside. He serves as a trusted financial advisor to Ambri, a company with the backing of Bill Gates and Khosla Ventures. He previously contributed as a Senior Finance Advisor to Hudson Capital Advisors. Danny’s role as an advisor to Unify Platform AG further underscores his dedication to sustainable development and his commitment to a greener, more secure future. Danny is a contributor to the Forbes Business Council, where he writes about sustainability, finance and infrastructure.

Danny is also a Partner at Snyder, Hayes & Muchnick LLP, an integrated law firm headquartered in the heart of Washington, DC.

He previously advised clients through the ESG consulting firm, Geddes Global LLC. In his role as Director of Sales at Derivative Partners Holding AG in Zurich, Switzerland, he spearheaded U.S. and Asian market sales of Derivative Partners Invest Hedge Fund. Between 2007 and 2011, he held the roles of Director of Commercial Banking and Commercial Loan Officer at Mid Atlantic Capital, where he managed private banking operations and secondary markets across the United States, expertly navigating complex derivatives in the CMBS and MBS sectors.