Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Renewable Energy Business Development Manager with over 16 years of successful experience in Solar & Wind Project Development, M&A, Investment Decision, EPC and IPP tendering. Achieved more than 1.7 GW already under operation. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in the Energy industry. Strengths in Team Leadership and Negotiation abilities. Industrial Engineer by Instituto Tecnológico de Celaya(Mexico), European Master in Renewable Energy by the University of Zaragoza(Spain); MBA by Escuela de Organización Industrial (Madrid), Offshore Wind Professional by the University of Massachussetts Amherst.
Leading project planning, scheduling, and risk management. Overseeing feasibility studies, site assessments, and technical coordination. Serving as primary client contact; manage contracts and regulatory compliance. Monitoring project performance, budgets, and timelines. Leading and mentor multidisciplinary teams. Ensuring adherence to environmental, sustainability, and industry standards. Coordinating with regulators, utilities, and government entities.
Developed a pipeline (20 GW+) of utility scale wind energy projects to supply the NEOM region of Saudi Arabia with 100% clean energy, from site identification, stakeholder engagement, basic engineering, pre-feasibility studies, internal stage review, full permitting, EPC prequalification, IPP Auction RFP and business case to getting board approval for investment. Led the Offshore Wind Pre-feasibility study in the North Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba.
Developed Waste-to-Biofuel, Waste Treatment and Waste-to-Energy Projects(Circular Economy)
Led the development of Solar PV Distributed Generation Projects for on-site energy supply through PPA.