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.
- José Bogas Gálvez – CEO of Endesa
- Beatriz Corredor Sierra – Non-executive Chairwoman of Redeia (Red Eléctrica)
- Markus Krebber – CEO of RWE
- Catherine MacGregor – CEO of Engie
- Patrick Pouyanné – CEO of TotalEnergies
- Wael Sawan – CEO of Shell
- Murray Auchincloss – CEO of BP
- Francesco Starace – ex CEO of Enel
- Ana Paula Marques – CEO of EDP
- 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.
- Teresa Ribera – Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Ecological Transition, Spain
- Ursula von der Leyen – President of the European Commission
- Fatih Birol – Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA)
- Francesco La Camera – Director General of IRENA
- John Kerry – U.S. Presidential Envoy for Climate
- Kadri Simson – European Commissioner for Energy
- Robert Habeck – German Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
- Damilola Ogunbiyi – CEO of Sustainable Energy for All
- 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.
- Javier Cavada Camino – President & CEO of Mitsubishi Power EMEA
- Belén Linares Corell – Head of Technology & Innovation (Green Hydrogen) at Cepsa
- Emily Kirsch – Founder of Powerhouse
- Raúl Morales Torres – Co-founder of Soltec
- Mateo Jaramillo – CEO of Form Energy
- Sara Bell – Founder of Tempus Energy
- Bill Nussey – Author of Freeing Energy
- Ravi Mikkelsen – CEO of AtmosZero
- Lars Carlstrom – Founder of Italvolt and the European Battery Alliance
- Assaad Razzouk – CEO of Gurin Energy
- James McGinniss – Co-founder of David Energy
- 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.
- Natalia Fabra – Professor of Economics (CEMFI)
- Auke Hoekstra – Researcher at TU Eindhoven
- Antonio Turiel Martínez – Scientific Researcher at CSIC
- Varun Sivaram – Expert in Energy Innovation
- Johan Rockström – Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
- Mariana Mazzucato – Economist specializing in public innovation
- Meredith Adler – Executive Director of Student Energy
- Henrik Stiesdal – Inventor and pioneer of modern wind energy
- Hal Harvey – CEO of Energy Innovation
- Christine Lins – Executive Director of GWNET
- David Roberts – Author of the Volts newsletter
- Mark Jacobson – Stanford Professor and 100% renewables advocate
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