• Scarlett has an outstanding professional experience in institutional management, external affairs and sustainability

• With Scarlett’s appointment, Zelestra enhances its ability to serve global customers, stakeholders, and communities, promoting innovation, integrity and excellence

Zelestra, a client-focused, multi-technology, global renewable energy company, has appointed Scarlett Álvarez Uzcategui as its Chief Institutional & External Affairs Officer. Scarlett brings to her new role an outstanding professional experience in institutional management, external affairs, and sustainability.

In her professional career, Scarlett has been CEO and owner of WiseconZulting for over six years, leading stakeholder management initiatives for key global clients. Previously, at The AES Corporation, she held the position of EVP Global Chief Stakeholder Management, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for over nine years. In this role, Scarlett led the corporation’s registration in the Robecosam Sustainability Index and received recognition by Latin Business Chronicle as one of the Top 50 Women in Business in Latin America in 2014.

Scarlett holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from the Universidad Metropolitana in Caracas, Venezuela), a Master’s in Finance and Capital Markets from New York University, an Advanced Management Program from IESA in Caracas, and a Certificate in Management from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.

Leo Moreno, Zelestra’s CEO, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Scarlett to Zelestra as our Chief Institutional & External Affairs Officer. Her experience and leadership in sustainability and institutional relations will be invaluable in guiding Zelestra into a successful and responsible future.”

 Scarlett Alvarez Uzcategui said: “I am honoured to join Zelestra at such a pivotal moment for the organization. I am committed to working closely with our partners and communities to promote sustainable practices and strengthen our institutional relationships.”

With this appointment, the company continues its goal to position itself as a reliable, trusted and collaborative, customer-focused partner offering tailor-made solutions, with a key emphasis on innovation, integrity and excellence.

About Zelestra

With a portfolio of 20 GW of carbon-free projects across 13 countries, Zelestra is a vertically integrated company specializing in developing, constructing, commercializing, and operating large-scale renewable energy projects. Zelestra is made up of 800+ professionals globally.  It is backed by EQT, one of the largest fund managers in the world, with $232 billion in assets.