Mariana Heinrich

Mariana Heinrich is an experienced professional in the energy sector, currently serving as the Director of Energy at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) since August 2015. In this role, Mariana directs strategy and project portfolios for approximately 50 multinational companies, fostering global coalitions to implement innovative business models and leadership practices for a sustainable energy transition. Mariana's prior experience includes serving as the Manager of Climate & Energy and Senior Consultant at Pöyry Management Consulting, where project leadership focused on electricity market modeling and advising on renewable and fossil fuel investments. Mariana also held consultancy and analyst roles at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and KfW, complementing this with research assistance at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Economics from Christian-Albrechts-University, Kiel, alongside studies at Zhejiang University and Universidad de Zaragoza.