Luis Eduardo Ayerdi Mba, Eng.

Luis Eduardo Ayerdi has extensive work experience in various roles within the energy industry. Luis Eduardo began their career at Gas Natural Fenosa, where they served as the Gerente de Operaciones Deocsa-Deorsa, responsible for managing the operation of the medium voltage network and improving the quality of the supply.

After their time at Gas Natural Fenosa, Ayerdi joined Tecnomaya / La Casa de la Bombilla, S.A. as the Outside Sales / Gerente de Ventas. In this role, they represented and commercialized lighting products in Central America.

Following their experience in sales, Ayerdi worked at Grupo Cobra as the Gerente filiales Electricidad e Instalaciones. Luis Eduardo was responsible for managing and monitoring electricity and installation projects, including the maintenance and construction of distribution and transmission lines, substations, and low-voltage installations.

Currently, Ayerdi is employed at APR Energy, where they have held various positions. Luis Eduardo started as a Plant Manager and progressed to Sr. Plant Operations Manager, Director Of Plant Operations, and is currently the Sr. Director of Operations & Maintenance. In these roles, Ayerdi has been responsible for overseeing plant operations and maintenance activities.

Overall, Ayerdi's work experience demonstrates their expertise in the energy industry, specifically in operations, maintenance, project management, and sales.

Luis Eduardo Ayerdi obtained a degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Energy Technology from the University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf, Germany, between 1995 and 2001. In 2006, they pursued further education at Universidad Corporativa Unión Fenosa, España, earning a master's degree in Energy Management and Systems, specifically focusing on Distribution Networks. Later, in 2015 and 2016, they attended the Instituto Europeo de Posgrado - IEP, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Integrated Quality, Environmental, and Occupational Risk Management Systems.

In addition to their formal education, Luis Eduardo Ayerdi has pursued various certifications in the field. Luis Eduardo received a Certificate of Leadership Excellence in Strategy and Innovation from the Professional Development - Harvard Division of Continuing Education in August 2023. In July 2023, they obtained a certification in "Beyond Strategic Planning: From Implementation to Sustainment," followed by a certification in "Building Organizational Cultures: A Framework for Leaders" in May 2023. Luis Eduardo also completed a certification program in "Agile Leadership: Transforming Mindsets and Capabilities in Your Organization" in April 2023. Furthermore, in November 2022, they received certification in "Creative Thinking: Innovative Solutions to Complex Challenges" from the Professional Development - Harvard Division of Continuing Education.

Luis Eduardo Ayerdi has additional certifications related to quality management and auditing. Luis Eduardo obtained the certification of "Auditor de Calidad Certificado por la EOQ (European Organization for Quality)" from the Centro de Registro y Certificación de Personas de la Asociación Española para la Calidad (AEC) in 2007. Additionally, they hold certifications as an internal auditor for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and OHSAS 18001:2007, obtained through Bureau Veritas Formación, although specific dates for these certifications are not provided.

These educational and certification accomplishments demonstrate Luis Eduardo Ayerdi's commitment to expanding their knowledge and expertise in the fields of electrical engineering, energy management, business administration, and quality management.