Giovanni Maria F.

Giovanni Maria F. has an extensive work experience in the energy sector. Giovanni Maria began their career in 2010 as a Sales Engineer for ZECO, a hydropower plant company, where they were responsible for sales engineering, technical surveys, cost estimation, and preliminary design. Giovanni Maria was also involved in international tenders. In 2019, they became the Country Manager France for IES Biogas, a SNAM Group company that specializes in EPC biogas and biomethane plants, where they were a business developer for the French market. In 2020, they worked as a Consultant for Idroinvest. In 2021, they worked as an Associé for Time for the Planet. Currently, they are an EU Hydro Developer for Natel Energy, a California-based company backed by leading investors such as Breakthrough Energy, Chevron, and Schneider Electric. Giovanni Maria is responsible for EU development of low head hydropower greenfield projects and acquisition and repowering of existing hydropower plants.

Giovanni Maria F. has a diverse education history. In 2003, they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the Università degli Studi di Padova. Giovanni Maria then continued their studies at the École normale supérieure Paris-Saclay in 2007-2008, where they completed a Master 1 in Génie Civil. In 2007-2010, they earned a Master's Degree in Hydraulic Engineering from the Università degli Studi di Padova. In 2012, they completed a Sales Management course at the CUOA Business School. In 2015, they earned a Corporate Finance degree from the CUOA Business School. Most recently, in 2019, they earned a Certified Expert in Climate & Renewable Energy Finance from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.