Antoine Skayem

Antoine Skayem is a distinguished hands-on leader and executive with extensive experience in agile business development within the renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability sectors.

He is the founder of FREE energy, an energy solutions firm established in 2012, which he successfully led to acquisition in 2017 while continuing in his role as CEO, focusing on business development in KSA and other GCC countries.

In addition to FREE energy, Antoine co-founded RIEGO in 2015, an IoT agritech solution that addresses water consumption management, later incorporated into the service offerings of FREE energy.

Passionate about reducing the planet's carbon footprint, Antoine is dedicated to delivering exceptional value to both beneficiaries and the environment.

With a background in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management, Antoine holds several certifications including CMVP®, CRM®, CWEP®, ReGrid Manager, PCF®, and Green Energy Finance Specialist.

Antoine Skayem's professional journey includes roles such as Peer Advisor and Mentor at the World Energy Council, Founder and Managing Partner at FREE Energy, Co-Founder at RIEGO, and various positions at the Lebanese American University and World Energy Council.

His expertise, coupled with his commitment to sustainable solutions, positions Antoine as a notable figure in the renewable energy and sustainability landscape.