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Roderick Chavarria

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Senior Business Development Manager specializing in renewable energy projects.

Panama

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation in renewable energy and offers growth opportunities.

I am a seasoned Senior Business Development Manager with extensive experience in the renewable energy sector, particularly in leading projects that focus on sustainability and innovation. My career has been marked by significant achievements, including the successful development of a 270 MWp solar pipeline and a cost optimization initiative that reduced energy costs by 34% at AES Panamá. I have a proven track record in managing complex projects, from negotiating land leases to securing critical permits, ensuring the successful operation of large-scale energy facilities.

Throughout my career, I have held key positions at leading companies such as Siemens Gamesa and DNV, where I developed strategic relationships with financial entities and utilities to support project development across Latin America. My expertise in business development has enabled me to secure agreements worth over $400 million and to lead initiatives that enhance project competitiveness. I am passionate about driving growth in the renewable energy sector and committed to delivering innovative solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Business Development Manager

AES Panamá

Sep 2022 - Feb 2025 (2 years 5 months)

Led business development for AES in Panama, focusing on renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial clients, including data centers. Managed the entire development process, from negotiating land lease agreements to obtain generation licenses.

Renewable Energy Business Development Project Management Financial Analysis Permitting Negotiation

Account Manager for Latam Market

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Dec 2014 - Sep 2022 (7 years 9 months)

Led business development and commercial strategy for SGRE’s wind turbine portfolio in Latin America, identifying and prioritizing sales opportunities. Negotiated agreements for WTG supply, transport, installation, commissioning, and maintenance, including EPC project solutions.

Business Development Commercial Strategy Sales Negotiation Latin American Market Strategic Partnerships

Business Development Manager Latam

DNV – Energy Advisory

Jun 2013 - Jul 2014 (1 year 1 month)

Led business development strategies for technical services, including prospecting, TDD, and operational monitoring for wind and solar projects across the region. Identified new business opportunities for tailored services, targeting investment funds, banks, development agencies, project developers, and energy companies.

Business Development Monitoring Wind Energy Solar Client Engagement Sales Consulting

Business Entrepreneurship

Enerpro

Jan 2013 - Jun 2013 (5 months)

Provided advisory services for rooftop solar energy project developments at residential and commercial levels. Executed development activities for utility-scale wind and solar energy projects.

Solar Wind Energy Advisory Permitting Design

Regional Project Developer

Nordex USA

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year)

Led wind project development efforts in CA and the Caribbean, building a pipeline of utility-scale projects up to RTB stage. Managed permits, interconnection approval, and environmental studies to ensure project viability.

Wind Development Utility Scale Projects Land Acquisition Permitting Environmental Studies Negotiation

Country Manager

WPD Panamá

Sep 2007 - Jan 2012 (4 years 4 months)

Managed executive and administrative operations for wpd in Panama, overseeing project development cost planning across Central America. Conducted negotiations and procedures with landowners, local energy companies, and regulatory authorities for wind energy projects.

Wind Energy Negotiation Regulatory Compliance Market Analysis Operations Management

Project Engineer Electrical

ETESA

Nov 2000 - Aug 2006 (5 years 9 months)

Revised, analyzed, and modified regulations and procedures of the national electrical market. Supervised and certified Commercial Measurement Systems installations as part of the Wholesale Electrical Market.

Electrical Engineering Regulatory Compliance Project Coordination Measurement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

TU Berlin

Specialization in Energy Policies for Sustainable Development, Energy Policies

Completed a specialization program focusing on energy policies for sustainable development. Gained expertise in the intersection of energy, policy, and sustainability.