Adrián Katzew is the founder and Managing Director of Ilios Renewables, specializing in incubating ambitious multi-GW energy transition projects for institutional investors. Previously, he founded and led Zuma Energía, Mexico’s leading Independent Power Producer, recognized for successfully developing over 800 MW of renewable energy projects, S&P Platts’ global recognized them with the “Rising Star” award. With over 20 years in renewable energy, Adrián has held leadership roles in financing, construction, and development across multiple regions. He has an MBA from Harvard Business School and an Honors BA in Economics from Wilfrid Laurier University. Adrián is deeply committed to advancing sustainable energy and fostering economic growth and job creation through the renewable energy sector. Before Zuma, he served as Vice President at Vestas, spearheading wind power initiatives in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, and was Vice President of Market Development at First Solar in EMEA. His career began at Banco Santander in Madrid, where he managed over $3 billion in financing for renewable projects.
