César Santos

César Santos is an experienced energy professional with over 17 years in the industry and an overall technical expertise spanning 22 years. He specializes in Sustainable Energy Innovation, focusing on Zero-Carbon Economy and Sustainability concepts driven by Climate Change.

His expertise includes Energy Markets, Renewable Energy, Wind, Biomass, Solar, Power Generation Market, Financial Modeling, Project Finance, Due Diligence, Business Development, Energy innovation, EPC Contracts, Commercial Management, PPA Contract, Fuel Analyst, Leadership, Project Manager, Energy Commercial, Academic Energy Program Director, Negotiation, Feasibility Analysis, Business Plan, Intercultural competences, Feasibility and Financial Analysis Renewable Energy.

César Santos holds various educational qualifications including postgraduate studies in Financial Management, Corporate Finance specialization, and Executive Education in Negotiation from renowned institutions like Harvard Business School. He also has a Bachelor of Science degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra.

Throughout his career, César has held key positions in reputable organizations such as Managing Partner at Magnetar Global Partners, Senior Energy Asset Management at Putney Capital Management, and Interim General Manager at San Pedro Bio-Energy among others. He has been actively involved in various aspects of the energy industry from business development to project management and investment analysis.

His professional journey also includes positions in wind development, corporate finance, and commercial operations at EGE Haina, showcasing a wide array of experiences across different sectors within the energy field. Moreover, César Santos has engaged in sustainability projects, renewable initiatives, and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in collaboration with private, public, academic, and public sectors.

César Santos' foundation in academia with experience as a postgraduate professor and his continuous pursuit of knowledge through programs at prestigious institutions like Harvard Kennedy School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology highlight his commitment to staying abreast of the latest trends and developments in the energy and sustainability domains.