Jesús Alberto Flores Ayala

Renewable Energy Development Manager / I help Utilities and IPPs to build robust (Wind & Solar) Project pipelines / I’ve achieved 1.7 GW already in operation / MBA, Master in Renewable Energy, Industrial Engineer

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

About

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.

Experience

  • Project Manager - Renewable Energy at ILF Consulting Engineers
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    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.

  • Fundador at Freelance
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • Wind Development Manager at ENOWA
    Jun 2022 - Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    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.

  • Project Manager at MCA Group
    Dec 2021 - Jun 2022 · 7 mos

    Developed Waste-to-Biofuel, Waste Treatment and Waste-to-Energy Projects(Circular Economy)

  • Business Development Director at AILA Energy
    Aug 2020 - Oct 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Led the development of Solar PV Distributed Generation Projects for on-site energy supply through PPA.