Ohio-based broker-consultant Sustainable Energy Services, LLC (SES, recently converted to an LLC from a corporation) has been acquired by Pilot Energy (or an affiliate of Pilot Energy)
Zaheer Dhruv, CEO of Pilot Energy, now serves as the CEO of Sustainable Energy Services
Laura Zittnan Sherman, Sustainable Energy Services's former CEO, will continue to manage Sustainable Energy Services's day-to-day operations
"The operations of SES have not changed and will continue as they have since 2013," SES said in a regulatory filing
Pilot Energy (Pilot Power Group) is a portfolio company of Boyne Capital
Boyne had in January 2026 announced that Boyne had closed a single-asset secondary transaction to extend its partnership with Pilot Energy, with such transaction, among other things, supporting additional M&A for Pilot. Pilot previously acquired Trebel and Worthington Energy Consultants
In January 2026, Boyne had said of such transaction: "This transaction arms Pilot with additional capital to pursue rapid M&A and continue investing behind its platform and customer facing technology suite. With a successful track record of acquisitions, Pilot is poised to continue its aggressive expansion strategy. The Company is also dedicated to making ongoing investments in its platform, team, and customers, highlighting its commitment to developing solutions that enable customers to effectively manage their complex energy procurement strategies in a constantly evolving and challenging market. By continuously enhancing its technology and integration capabilities, Pilot aims to deliver best-in-class service and support to its clients, team members, and future partners, including those looking to align with a trusted partner to grow their business or find a supportive platform for their business and customers."