Enrique Álvarez

Country Manager Chile, EDP Renewables

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Enrique Alvarez, currently the Country Manager of OW Oceans Wind in the US, boasts over 15 years of international experience in the energy sector, with a deep focus on the offshore wind power industry. Beginning his remarkable journey in May 2007, Alvarez served as a Contract and Risk Manager at AREVA in the Paris area, where he honed his skills in advising and executing strategies to optimize business units' risk exposure and reviewing the delivery of new nuclear plants. In 2008, Alvarez embarked on a transformative phase of his career at EDP Renewables, where he initially led the Mediterranean Region's onshore wind business development efforts. His leadership was instrumental in spearheading the bidding process and exploring new investment opportunities in Northern Africa, marking the beginning of his significant contributions to the renewable energy sector. Ascending to the role of Director of Business Development for Offshore Wind at EDP Renewables, Alvarez directed the company's international bidding, due diligences, and partnership activities from January 2010 to July 2016. His strategic vision and expert negotiation skills led to the successful setup of several offshore wind projects valued above $10 billion across the UK, France, and the US. Alvarez further solidified his industry expertise as the Offshore Wind Business Development Director for North America, operating out of the Greater Boston Area from August 2017 to September 2020. During this tenure, he continued to lead business development activities, managing greenfield projects, due diligence, and bidding processes that underscored his capability to execute large-scale infrastructure projects successfully. In September 2020, Alvarez transitioned to OW Ocean Winds as the Country Manager in the US, where he applied his comprehensive experience and leadership skills to propel the company's growth in the competitive US market until December 2021. Currently, as the Country Manager for EDP Renewables in Chile since January 2022, Alvarez is leveraging his extensive background and international experience to lead the company's expansion and development efforts in the dynamic Chilean energy sector. His unwavering commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions and his proven track record of successful project management and development in the offshore wind industry continue to contribute significantly to the global transition towards sustainable energy.