David Fernandez vilanova

VP / Head of Service Operations | APAC & EMEA | Renewable Energy | P&L Leadership | Multi-country Operations

Benalup-Casas Viejas, Andalusia, Spain

About

Senior Service Operations leader with 20+ years of experience driving large-scale operations across APAC and EMEA within the renewable energy sector. Currently leading multi-country service organizations of up to 1,800 employees, with full P&L responsibility and a strong track record delivering operational turnaround, margin improvement, and high asset availability (>97%) in complex environments. My experience spans onshore wind O&M, service transformation, and digitalization of operations, consistently improving performance across safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction. I have extensive experience managing large contracts, engaging with key stakeholders, and leading cross-functional teams across engineering, EHS, supply chain, and commercial functions. Known for a hands-on leadership style, strong execution focus, and the ability to scale and optimize service organizations across diverse international markets. Multilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, English) and highly adaptable across cultures and geographies. Currently open to senior leadership opportunities globally (Head of Service Operations / VP / Director level), where I can contribute to scaling operations, improving performance, and driving sustainable growth.

Experience

  • Siemens Gamesa (Full-time · 9 yrs 3 mos)
    • Head of Service Operations APAC
      Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Full P&L responsibility for service operations across APAC, leading a multi-country organization of ~1,800 employees Accountable for performance, growth, and operational delivery across a complex regional footprint Delivered operational turnaround and margin improvement across key markets Achieved >97% asset availability across installed fleet Improved service profitability through cost optimization and execution excellence Led large-scale transformation initiatives, including digitalization and predictive maintenance Managed key customer relationships and high-value service contracts Directed cross-functional teams across engineering, EHS, supply chain, and commercial

    • Head o Service Operations SGRE India
      Aug 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Led service operations in one of the most complex and high-pressure markets within APAC, managing large-scale operations and diverse customer expectations Full accountability for operational performance, customer satisfaction, and service delivery across the country Stabilized operations in a challenging environment, addressing execution gaps, contractual pressures, and stakeholder complexity Improved service reliability, safety performance, and operational discipline across field teams Managed high-value customer contracts, navigating demanding commercial and operational conditions Drove organizational alignment across engineering, EHS, supply chain, and commercial teams Strengthened governance, execution rigor, and field performance under tight timelines and operational constraints

    • Head of Service Operations
      Feb 2019 - Aug 2022 · 3 yrs 7 mos

      Head of Service Operations for Middle East and Central Asia

  • Siemens (8 yrs)
    • Service Area Manager middle east and Africa
      Dec 2016 - Apr 2017 · 5 mos

    • Field Service Specialist
      Sep 2016 - Apr 2017 · 8 mos

    • Supervisor Mantenimiento Energia Eólica
      May 2009 - Apr 2017 · 8 yrs

  • tecn de puesta en marcha at enercon
    Mar 2007 - May 2009 · 2 yrs 3 mos