Miguel Rodríguez

Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Consultant | ISO 50001 | Solar, Cogeneration & Biogas Solutions | Decarbonization, Net-Zero & ESG Strategy | 28+ Years Serving Fortune 500 Companies

Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico

About

Energy sector expert with a proven track record of partnering with Fortune 500 companies to deliver solutions that help organizations achieve energy cost optimization, improve energy efficiency, strategically manage energy expenses, ensure legal and regulatory certainty, minimize operational losses, avoid fines and surcharges, and maintain full compliance—while consistently supporting their continuous improvement objectives. Below are some of the solutions available for your company (several also offered in the United States, Canada, and/or Latin America): • Solar power solutions (including PPAs – Power Purchase Agreements) • Water treatment solutions • Biogas solutions • Natural gas and biogas cogeneration, including biomethane upgrading • Heat transfer solutions • Advisory and implementation of ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems, enabling organizations to control energy costs, reduce inefficiencies, and strengthen continuous improvement initiatives. I also support clients throughout the certification process, conduct energy audits, and provide legal guidance related to energy management and regulatory compliance. • Consulting services including carbon footprint quantification; achievement of decarbonization and net-zero goals through a robust offsetting portfolio; sustainability and climate change advisory; definition of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies; carbon credits and trading; environmental impact assessments; and nature-based solutions. • Comprehensive greenfield-to-brownfield services for energy sector investments—including legal counsel, construction firm selection, industrial park location, licensing, government relations, utility contracting, environmental impact assessments, and soil mechanics/ hydrological studies. With more than 28 years of experience, I have supported clients across Mexico, the United States, Korea, and Japan, working with industries such as chemicals, plastics, food and beverages, automotive, manufacturing, foundry, and machinery. My client portfolio includes large national and multinational organizations operating multiple production plants. My services allow you to focus on what you do best—while I help deliver peace of mind, confidence, and operational certainty, always with the objective of building long-term relationships through trusted partnerships, measurable results, and sustainable value creation.

Experience

  • CEO at Meshico Green Navel
    Aug 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

  • International Sales Manager at Kekén
    Nov 2015 - Aug 2020 · 4 yrs 10 mos

    •Developed new clients and export business, including Fortune 500 companies. •Awarded COMCE National Export Award 2017 with the exports team. •Negotiated monthly and yearly contracts. •Handled and resolved quality claims efficiently. •Defined sales and expense budgets. •Managed quality audits for the world’s most strict and demanding markets. •Organized visit agendas for Japanese customers. •Coordinated customer visits in Japan, Korea, U.S., and Canada. •Oversaw logistics coordination. •Conducted ongoing market research. •Monitored USDA market index.

  • Energy and Machinery Sales/Project Director at Sojitz Corporation
    Dec 2004 - Oct 2014 · 9 yrs 11 mos

    •Landed investment from a Japanese Tier-1 automotive supplier, managing all strategic activities from greenfield to brownfield—including selecting construction firms, locating industrial parks, securing construction licenses, building government relationships, obtaining contracts with utilities, conducting environmental impact studies, and performing soil mechanics/hydrological analyses. This flagship project opened doors for six additional Japanese Tier-1, 2, and 3 automotive investments. •Communicated with overseas offices to secure technical support, define projects, craft proposals, negotiate and close sales, monitor production, coordinate logistics, implement projects, and deliver maintenance/after-sales services. •Led multicultural teams effectively. •Evaluated major energy sector investment projects for the group. •Conducted market research across plastics, minerals, energy, industrial parks, state governments, automotive, and food industries. •Coordinated customer agendas for overseas technician travel to execute projects and after-sales services. •Organized executive agendas—primarily from Japan—for visits to key government offices (Pemex, CFE, Conagua) and Mexico City corporations for joint ventures. •Managed intensive travel across Mexico and international destinations. •Established strategic C-level contacts with major Mexican and multinational corporations based in Mexico City •Defined P&L statements. •Set yearly KPIs for each project. •Developed strategic contractors and vendors per project. •Performed full project management for all initiatives. •Handled commodity trading. •Maintained ties with leading research centers (UNAM, IPN, and others) for cutting-edge energy development.