Energy sector leaders you should be following

por | Ago 6, 2025

El panel de control de seguimiento de proyectos solares muestra dos imágenes satelitales del mismo lugar en diferentes momentos. La primera imagen satelital muestra el terreno antes de que comenzara la construcción de la granja solar. La segunda imagen satelital muestra el progreso del proyecto, con el terreno despejado y listo para los paneles solares. Las imágenes destacan las etapas de preparación del terreno para un proyecto solar, ilustrando el progreso y el avance de una granja solar a lo largo del tiempo, tal como se captura a través de imágenes satelitales.

In a sector undergoing profound transformation, following the individuals leading the change is a way to stay inspired, anticipate trends, and make better decisions.

From CEOs of global utilities to renewable energy visionaries, regulatory experts, and tech innovators, these 50 leaders not only influence global energy policy but also pave the way toward a more sustainable, digital, and efficient future.

At Imageryst, we believe that innovation grows when it’s shared. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of key profiles making a significant impact in areas such as solar and wind energy, decarbonization, asset digitalization, environmental compliance, and the strategic use of spatial data.

Why should you follow them?

Each of them meets one or more of the following criteria:

  • They are at the helm of strategic decision-making in major global energy companies.
  • They lead the energy transition from multilateral organizations or public institutions.
  • They are pioneers in applying technological innovation to energy efficiency.
  • They publish valuable content on trends in renewables, sustainability, or digitalization.
  • They promote real change through projects, policies, or products that are transforming the industry.

Executives of major energy companies

These leaders run the companies that dominate global energy generation, distribution, and commercialization. Their decisions shape the evolution of the energy mix, investment flows, and climate goals.

  1. José Bogas Gálvez – CEO of Endesa
  2. Beatriz Corredor Sierra – Non-executive Chairwoman of Redeia (Red Eléctrica)
  3. Markus Krebber – CEO of RWE
  4. Catherine MacGregor – CEO of Engie
  5. Patrick Pouyanné – CEO of TotalEnergies
  6. Wael Sawan – CEO of Shell
  7. Murray Auchincloss – CEO of BP
  8. Francesco Starace – ex CEO of Enel
  9. Ana Paula Marques – CEO of EDP
  10. Claudio Descalzi – CEO of ENI

Institutional and regulatory leaders

They shape the political and regulatory frameworks that are either accelerating—or slowing down—the energy transition. Following them is essential to understanding where the sector is headed.

  1. Teresa Ribera – Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Ecological Transition, Spain
  2. Ursula von der Leyen – President of the European Commission
  3. Fatih Birol – Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA)
  4. Francesco La Camera – Director General of IRENA
  5. John Kerry – U.S. Presidential Envoy for Climate
  6. Kadri Simson – European Commissioner for Energy
  7. Robert Habeck – German Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
  8. Damilola Ogunbiyi – CEO of Sustainable Energy for All
  9. Jennifer Granholm – U.S. Secretary of Energy

Renewable energy innovators & entrepreneurs

These trailblazers are reshaping the industry through startups and emerging technologies. Their ideas are defining the future of solar, wind, storage, smart grids, and more.

  1. Javier Cavada Camino – President & CEO of Mitsubishi Power EMEA
  2. Belén Linares Corell – Head of Technology & Innovation (Green Hydrogen) at Cepsa
  3. Emily Kirsch – Founder of Powerhouse
  4. Raúl Morales Torres – Co-founder of Soltec
  5. Mateo Jaramillo – CEO of Form Energy
  6. Sara Bell – Founder of Tempus Energy
  7. Bill Nussey – Author of Freeing Energy
  8. Ravi Mikkelsen – CEO of AtmosZero
  9. Lars Carlstrom – Founder of Italvolt and the European Battery Alliance
  10. Assaad Razzouk – CEO of Gurin Energy
  11. James McGinniss – Co-founder of David Energy
  12. Bertrand Piccard – Founder of Solar Impulse Foundation

Influential communicators, academics & consultants

They make technical topics accessible, drive critical thinking, and advise both governments and companies on their energy transition strategies.

  1. Natalia Fabra – Professor of Economics (CEMFI)
  2. Auke Hoekstra – Researcher at TU Eindhoven
  3. Antonio Turiel Martínez – Scientific Researcher at CSIC
  4. Varun Sivaram – Expert in Energy Innovation
  5. Johan Rockström –  Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
  6. Mariana Mazzucato – Economist specializing in public innovation
  7. Meredith Adler – Executive Director of Student Energy
  8. Henrik Stiesdal – Inventor and pioneer of modern wind energy
  9. Hal Harvey – CEO of Energy Innovation
  10. Christine Lins – Executive Director of GWNET
  11. David Roberts – Author of the Volts newsletter
  12. Mark Jacobson – Stanford Professor and 100% renewables advocate

Following these leaders gives you a privileged perspective on where the energy sector is heading. But if you want to move from inspiration to action, Imageryst helps you turn that vision into strategic decisions.

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