Alexi Romano

Alexi Romano is the Chief Executive Officer of Romano Group, a position he has held since January 2010.1 He is an experienced executive with a successful track record in the signage and solar energy industries.1 Romano is known for his strong skills in business development, contract negotiation, executive leadership, financial modeling, innovation, process development, and project management of large-scale projects.1

Education and Background

Romano has a solid educational background:

• Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from the University of Cape Town (1984-1986)1
• Executive MBA from the University of Cape Town (2004-2016)1
• Diploma in Marketing Management from IMM Graduate School (1988-1990)1

Professional Experience

• CEO of Romano Group (2010-present)1
• CEO of Various Companies (1995-present)1

Achievements in Solar Energy

Under Romano's leadership, the Romano Group has made significant strides in the solar energy sector:

• Installed nearly 1MWp of rooftop solar PV systems in South Africa over a two-year period2
• Completed notable projects including a 300kWp project in Cape Town and two in Johannesburg (150kWp and 100kWp)2
• Implemented a 100kWp system for a Pick n Pay branch in Hurlingham, Johannesburg, which can produce up to 25% of the supermarket's electricity needs2

Romano is an advocate for sustainable solar energy solutions and believes that the industry needs to become competitive without relying on subsidies.2 He has been involved in discussions about the future of solar energy in South Africa and has participated in industry conferences such as The Solar Future South Africa.2