Gilberto Peixoto dos Santos

Gilberto Peixoto dos Santos is the Engineering, Construction and Operation Director at Essentia Energia since April 2020, overseeing the implementation and operation of renewable energy projects totaling 1.7 GW. Previously, Gilberto served as Senior Technical Advisor for Renewable Energy at Patria Investments, focusing on project feasibility and investment analysis. Prior experience includes leadership roles at Latin America Power, CPFL Renewable, and Ersa - Renewable Energy, where responsibilities encompassed planning, engineering, procurement, and contract management for various renewable projects. An Executive MBA holder from Insper Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa and a Mechanical Engineer from Universidade de Taubaté, Gilberto possesses extensive expertise in the renewable energy sector.