Mauricio Vargas

Mauricio Vargas has a distinguished career spanning over three decades, marked by leadership roles in major global corporations and innovative clean energy ventures. He has held executive positions at GE, Siemens, and The AES Corporation, demonstrating a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and business management. His experience includes managing P&L, sales, and marketing groups, as well as overseeing corporate governance and operational excellence audits across international markets. allamericanspeakers+1

A significant portion of Mauricio's career has been dedicated to the sustainable energy sector, with a particular focus on bioenergy and hydrogen technologies. He served as President & CEO of BayoTech Hydrogen, driving the development of sustainable hydrogen fuel and the establishment of hydrogen hubs. His work at Lockheed Martin as BioEnergy and EPC Business Leader involved pioneering projects like the 5-megawatt bioenergy facility in Germany using Concord Blue's waste-to-energy technology. He also led Greenhouse Gas Services (a GE AES Venture), acquiring Stormfisher Biogas to expand renewable energy initiatives. allamericanspeakers+3

Mauricio is adept at driving business development and growth, having led North America Business Development for The AES Corporation, focusing on acquiring and developing energy projects across the US, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. His leadership at BayoTech Hydrogen also involved fostering partnerships and educational programs to support the emerging hydrogen industry, demonstrating a commitment to both technological advancement and workforce development. allamericanspeakers+1