CEO, Acciona Energia

Biography

Rafael Mateo, with nearly 40 years of experience in the electricity sector, is one of the most experienced professionals in the renewable-energy sector, having played an active role in the global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energies. His professional career began in 1982. He held different positions during his long trajectory in Endesa, including Production Director of Endesa Generación, Managing Director of Endesa Generación Latam, and CEO of Endesa Chile (NYSE: EOC). He has wide-ranging knowledge of Spanish and Latin-American markets, having managed a broad generation portfolio in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Peru. In 2010, he joined ACCIONA ENERGÍA as General Manager, becoming CEO in 2013, the position he currently holds. He has been essential for consolidating the excellent track record of the Company over that period, guaranteeing solvency, reliability and growth through diverse regulatory cycles and geographies. Mr Mateo Alcalá is the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of ACCIONA Energía International, S.A. and a member of various administrative bodies of other Acciona Group subsidiaries and he is also advisory board member of OMEL (Spanish Market Operator). Mr Mateo Alcalá is a leading public figure in renewable energy and participates in an array of international organizations that promote a decarbonized economy and renewable development. He acted as president of Unipede-Eurelectric’s production group in the past, is currently a member of the CEO´s Electricity Group of the World Economic Forum, and actively participates in different forums and renewable-energy organizations. Mr Mateo Alcalá holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the Higher Technical School of the University of Zaragoza (receiving the Extraordinary Honors Award). He has also completed a General Management Program at IESE Business School and a Business Management Program at INSEAD.