Ignacio Oleaga Ballester

Ignacio Oleaga Ballester has a diverse work experience in the energy and finance sectors. Ignacio started their career as an intern at BBVA in 2014, working in the Global Risk Management Area. In 2015, they joined SENER as a Project Control Engineer. Here, they gained experience in project management and control.

In 2016, Ignacio joined Gransolar Group, where they took on various roles. Ignacio initially worked as a Project Finance/M&A Analyst, focusing on financial modeling for solar PV plants and the development of tools for renewable energy auctions. Later, they transitioned to the role of Business Development Manager, where they were responsible for coordinating EPC contract negotiations and project analysis for utility-scale solar and battery storage solutions in Australia. Recently, Ignacio has been appointed as the Head of Strategy and Business Development for Australia & New Zealand, furthering their responsibilities in the region.

Overall, Ignacio Oleaga Ballester's work experience highlights their expertise in project management, finance, and business development in the energy sector.

Ignacio Oleaga Ballester completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Finance from AGSM @ UNSW Business School from 2021 to 2024. Ignacio also holds a degree in Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos / MSc in Civil Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, which they earned from 2008 to 2015. Additionally, they completed a certificate program in Disruptive Strategy from Harvard Business School Online in 2020. Ignacio has also pursued executive programs, including one in Venture Capital, M&A, and Financing of Operations from IEB in 2018, and another in Advanced Course in Business Administration and Management from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid in 2014-2015. Ignacio Oleaga Ballester also holds a certification in Driving Innovation and New Ventures in Established Organizations from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.