New Managing Director of SOWITEC Brazil

We are pleased to announce that Rafael Valverde has been appointed as the new Managing Director of SOWITEC do Brasil. With over 20 years of solid experience in the renewable energy sector, Rafael joins us at a strategic moment. SOWITEC Brazil, with the largest operation within the SOWITEC group globally, is one of the major developers of renewable energy projects in the country. Rafael's leadership aims to drive innovation and strengthen our market position.

Frank Hummel, CEO of SOWITEC group, shares, "Rafael’s management will be fundamental for sustainable growth and the consolidation of the company as a reference in the development of projects in Brazil."

Rafael, hailing from Bahia, holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and a master's in energy regulation. He currently serves as a Board Member of Abeeólica (Brazilian Association of Wind Energy and New Technologies) and the Infrastructure Council of Fieb (Federation of Industries of the State of Bahia). With a rich background spanning academia, government, energy companies, and consultancies, Rafael brings invaluable expertise from Eolus, a company he founded over a decade ago.

Rafael Valverde emphasizes, “It will be a privilege to lead SOWITEC Brazil in this new phase. I am convinced that we will achieve great results and significantly contribute to the expansion of renewable energy sources in the country.”