Peter Karam

Asset Operation Executive

Spain

About

A seasoned 12+ years executive, having managed 3GW+ across 4 continents, optimized renewable energy assets for efficiency and profitability, negotiated key agreements, cut expenses, and assembled top-performing teams. Driving strategic asset management, ESG impact, and operational excellence — let’s connect to shape the future of renewables!

Experience

  • Operations Director at BNZ
    Sep 2020 - Sep 2025 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    - Managed operational strategy for 1.7GW+ of renewable energy projects, ensuring financial, technical, and regulatory compliance across Spain, Italy and Portugal. - Directed a team of Asset & ESG managers and specialists to optimize workstreams, yield and help secure financing and revenue streams. - Led corporate communication, and managed reputation, for increased brand recognition. - Managed corporate IT services and cyber-hygiene to safeguard data integrity and increase operational resilience.

  • Head of Technical Asset Management at ALTEN Energías Renovables
    Jul 2019 - Sep 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

    - Managed 400MW+ of PV projects across Spain, Mexico and Namibia, with development support to Kenya and Mozambique. - Setup the technical AM department with design and implementation of cutting-edge reporting tools, allowing for quick decision-making and investor transparency. - Managed HSE & ESG alignment to IFC guidelines, and ensured 100% uptime in COVID lockdown.

  • Vector Renewables (6 yrs 5 mos)
    • Head of Technical Asset Management
      Apr 2017 - Jun 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      - Managed 1GW+ of PV, Wind and Hydro projects across Spain, Portugal, UK, Chile, Mexico and the USA, ensuring maximum profitability and compliance. - Led a team of 16 asset management professionals, streamlining operations across multiple activities: asset, performance & revenue management and insurance & financial compliance. - Negotiated contract terms and optimized downtime & spare parts management, securing cost saving and enhancing risk management. - Provided technical & financial support for M&A and Business Development activities in managed countries and Australia, Japan and the UAE.

    • Asset Manager
      Feb 2013 - Apr 2017 · 4 yrs 3 mos

      - Managed 110 MWp of PV and Wind projects in France, increasing operational performance. - Oversaw P&L budgeting, financial covenants and fiscal health for portfolio profitability. - Negotiated regulatory compliance, fiscal, legal and warranty claims, recovering significant capital. - Managed health & safety protocols with firefighters, ambulances and local authorities.