Dr. Marcus Guzmann

About

15+ years’ experience originating and executing international transactions, M&A, joint ventures, and infrastructure investments across industrial process industries, climate tech, energy, and emerging environmental technologies supporting the energy transition and circular economy. Expert in deal origination, investment strategy, capital projects, and corporate development, combining strong commercial acumen with deep industrial process technology expertise. Proven track record identifying high-value investment opportunities, structuring transactions, and developing multi-billion-dollar industrial infrastructure platforms across Europe, CIS, MENA, and Asia. Trusted relationship leader working with governments, sovereign investors, corporates, and technology partners to build scalable businesses and long-term growth platforms.

Experience

• Associate Director International Business Development at Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company)
  Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

  - Leading deal origination & negotiations, target screening, and due diligence for cross-border investments - Structuring minority equity investments and strategic partnerships in large-scale infrastructure projects - Leading negotiations with project partners, governments, and technology providers

• Senior Vice President - Global Division Head Hydrogen at Reliance Industries Limited
  Oct 2022 - Nov 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

  - Led strategy, technology benchmarking, partnerships, and investment platform development for the company’s global hydrogen and derivatives business -

• Member of The Advisory Board at Ministry of Energy UAE
  Apr 2022 - Dec 2022 · 9 mos

  - Defined UAE’s roadmap to enable low carbon hydrogen economy - Developed hydrogen policy and regulatory framework

• A/ Senior Vice President Hydrogen Business at ADNOC Group
  Jul 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

  - Led global business development and strategic investment initiatives with multinational blue-chip companies for low-carbon energy infrastructure - Led international commercialization of low-carbon ammonia exports, developing new global energy trade flows between the Middle East, Europe, and Asia - Led strategic engagements with governments, sovereign investors, and international partners to structure cross-border infrastructure investments and partnerships

• Chairman of the Board at Hydrogenious LOHC Maritime AS
  Mar 2021 - Jul 2021 · 5 mos

  - Led development and go-to-market for Hydrogenious’ emission-free marine propulsion systems - Secured funding from Norwegian Ministry of Climate & Environment/ENOVA SF