Gia Schneider

GIA SCHNEIDER is Natel’s CEO, responsible for setting the company’s strategy for transforming hydro into a truly sustainable and climate-resilient resource. She has over 20 years of experience in the renewable energy industry. She started her career providing strategic and tactical solutions to several major energy companies as a consultant for Accenture. In 2005, she started the carbon emissions trading desk at Credit Suisse, growing it to a profitable business in its first year. Prior to Credit Suisse, she worked in the Strategy Group at Constellation, a leading power generation company. She holds a bachelor of science in chemical engineering from MIT. Schneider is passionate about finding economically viable solutions to mitigate climate change and foster sustainable development.