It’s our people that make AES a great place to work
AES people around the world share a passion for improving lives and creating a greener, smarter energy future. With their innovative spirit and commitment to our values, our people are working around the clock with our stakeholders to create award-winning energy solutions.
Meet the people working together to accelerate the future of energy.
Rebecca Halford, AES
Rebecca Halford is a member of AES’ team in Colorado. As a member of the Business Development team, Rebecca seeks out new opportunities to bring AES energy services to a variety of regions across the United States – from New York to Hawaii.
David Stone, AES Vietnam
David Stone has traveled the world for AES. He is currently President of AES Vietnam and Managing Director and CEO of AES Mong Duong Power Company Limited. He is responsible for all aspects of AES’ business activities in Vietnam.
Paola Hartung, AES South America
Paola Hartung serves as AES’ Director of Regulatory Affairs in South America. Firmly believing in the principle that gender equality is good business, Paola recently participated in the “Dialogue of Women Leaders” conference.
Gerrit Van Horsen, AES
At AES, we put safety first, at our power facilities, construction sites, and offices in 14 countries around the world. Gerrit Van Horsen is dedicated to safety, which has helped improve the safety culture at AES.
Matthew Goldenhar, AES
Matt is an IC&E technician at our Redondo Beach location, but he has many additional skills that support our business throughout Southern California. Matt is always available to troubleshoot problems so we can continue to provide safe, clean, reliable electricity to our customers.
Eliecer Ortiz, AES Panamá
Since the arrival of the pandemic, AES people have searched for new ways of working safely and effectively, ensuring that AES’ business continues without missing a beat. All of us have had to adapt to “the new normal.” Eliecer Ortiz at AES Panamá has been a leader in reinforcing COVID-19 safety practices at the Changuinola facility.
Sandra Larsen, AES
Sandra Larsen is the Market Business Leader for AES in Hawai’i. A lawyer by training, Sandra has provided counsel and led critical initiatives in external and government affairs and legal and regulatory advocacy.
Diversity, inclusion & belonging
At AES, we believe respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors and the communities in which we live, work and serve. We believe an inclusive environment where people show empathy and work together to innovate and co-create solutions benefits society, our stakeholders and our business. We believe the strength of an organization and its sustainability comes through diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Tish Mendoza
Chief Human Resources Officer
Message from the CHRO
Our people are motivated by improving lives at AES. We’re accelerating the future of energy that’s not only smarter and cleaner but also more sustainable and inclusive. Whether our people are local or global, we work as one team. All together, we leverage our diverse perspectives to meet changing customer needs across our markets. Everything we do is in partnership with key stakeholders to affect positive change by transforming the energy industry while also creating improved opportunities and outcomes for all.
Workplace awards
Have zero carbon emissions from electricity by 2050
Great place to work award caribe 2020 Add 2-3 GW of wind, solar and energy storage per year
Great place to work award central america and caribe 2020 Reduce carbon intensity 50% by 2022 and 70% by 2030 versus 2016 levels