Juan Ignacio has worked at AES since 2001 and in 2022 was named Executive Vice President and President, Energy Infrastructure. Juan Ignacio has proven experience in business development, risk management and commercial strategy, and he combines his knowledge of the energy sector with AES global resources and local expertise to accelerate the future of energy.

Under his leadership, AES continues to grow its position as a leading energy and infrastructure developer with a diverse portfolio focused on natural gas, renewables and energy storage to deliver tailored energy solutions that our customers and markets need. In the past three years, he has led the acceleration of innovative energy solutions such as the growth of natural gas infrastructure in the Caribbean, Central America and Vietnam, efficient lighting projects, solar generation for self-consumption of large commercial and industrial clients and the digitalization of our utilities.

Since joining AES in 2001, Juan Ignacio has actively participated in the opening of electricity markets in Argentina, The Dominican Republic, the Philippines, Mexico and Panama. As part of the company’s strategy to accelerate the delivery of reliable and sustainable natural gas and renewable energy solutions in the region, Juan Ignacio oversaw the structuring of AES’ joint ventures with Grupo BAL in Mexico and with Energas in the Dominican Republic. He also led the closing of the first AES energy export from Argentina to Brazil that was a regional milestone in interconnection. His expertise in Strategic, Financial and Commercial Planning, large-scale in wind and solar energy development, Market Structured solutions integrating technologies, as well as Project Management in emerging markets has led him to advise various AES businesses on promoting competitive markets and strategic business models that meet customers’ needs. 

He serves on the Board of Directors of AES Chile, EnerAB in Mexico and AES Panamá.

Originally from Argentina, Juan Ignacio holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Universidad Austral in Argentina and a master’s degree in Project Management from Quebec University in Canada. He has also completed executive business and leadership programs at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. He currently resides in Washington with his wife Luciana and two children, and enjoys traveling, running and cooking.