Carolina Fernandes

Carolina Fernandes is an experienced professional in operations and innovation, currently serving as Operations Director - Commercial at ENGIE UK since January 2023 and as Director of Operations at Kiwi Power since April 2020. With a role as an Expert Evaluator for the European Commission since 2012, Carolina assesses innovative projects in various technological fields. Carolina also leads the EU Sector Group for Creative Industries, providing governance and strategic direction. Prior roles include Innovation Director at INNVOTEK and Senior Innovation & Funding Manager at Newable, focusing on supporting businesses in accessing funding and maximizing innovation potential. Carolina's educational background includes a Master of Engineering in Innovation and Business Development from Chalmers University of Technology and two degrees in Industrial Engineering from Universidade do Minho.