Caminero has extensive experience in the field of renewable energy that enables it to support “Vortex Energy” in the process of development and operational excellence pursued by the company in order to achieve global growth.
Vortex Energy, Europe’s leading renewable energy investment company managed by the private equity arm of EFG Hermes, has appointed Ana Perez Caminero as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and member of the Investment Committee.
In particular, Caminero will handle operations and asset management at Vortex Energy, where she will be responsible for the activities related to the subsidiaries of its investment portfolio, and on the other hand, manage the day-to-day operations of Vortex Energy by harnessing her expertise and extensive technical capabilities to raise the level of operational efficiency and enhance performance. Caminero will assist the investment team in researching new investment opportunities and conducting the necessary technical and operational assessments to enhance value to ensure increased returns for the company and shareholders alike. Caminero will work in her new position under the management of the CEO of «Vortex Energy» Karim Moussa, who is also the head of the private investment and asset management sectors at EFG Hermes.
Caminero joins the company with extensive experience gained over 20 years, covering a range of sectors including renewable energy, power generation and gas. She has previously worked in various leadership positions in the public and private sectors in Europe. She also held several senior positions in the Spanish company Nature, which she has worked for since 2009, where she was promoted to senior positions in various business sectors, including strategy development, as well as overseeing expansion plans aimed at enhancing the company’s access to the US market from During the acquisition of platforms for the development of solar energy projects. During her time with the company, Caminero has overseen projects valued at approximately 200 million euros and a team of more than 200 employees. Her responsibilities also included overseeing a renewable energy project in Spain that aims to expand the total production capacity from 1 GW to more than 5 GW. Prior to that, Caminero worked with Unión Fenosa and Euroelectric in the field of power generation and green project development.
At the end of 2020, Vortex Energy was able to grow a European asset portfolio that it oversaw its management, enhanced its performance and finally exited successfully. It included energy projects including wind and solar energy with a total capacity of 822 MW, through a series of investment deals worth regarding 1.3 billion euros, in the UK, Spain, France, Portugal and Belgium markets. In October 2021, Vortex Energy announced the conclusion of an agreement to invest 625 million euros in Ignis Energy Holdings, one of the leading renewable energy companies in Spain, to finance its development activities in projects with a total production capacity of more than 20 GW over world level. Within the framework of the ambitious growth plans that “Vortex Energy” seeks to achieve in solar and wind energy projects, the company focuses on attracting and hiring exceptional talents with extensive and extensive experience, and employing Caminero in line with this strategy, as it supports the company’s vision and goals, which include expanding the scope of its investments Geography.
Commenting on Caminero’s appointment, Karim Moussa said: “The demand for renewable energy projects is expected to continue to grow at an accelerating rate. And initiatives aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change and achieving net zero emissions are no longer the only catalyst in this field. The recent crisis in Europe highlighted the importance of this asset class, which contributes to reducing dependence on fossil fuels in light of geopolitical pressures. The world realized the importance of taking advantage of the abundant and decentralized energy resources that nature has to offer. On the other hand, “Vortex Energy” is distinguished by a distinguished work team with more than 8 years of experience focusing on investment opportunities in renewable energy projects. A deep understanding and broad knowledge of this sector enables us to launch into a new era of renewable energy.”
Moussa added, “Anna’s experience in expanding business across geographies comes as a valuable addition to support our growth plans, as we look to expand our reach in global markets including Latin America and Asia. Her knowledge and experience in the sector will contribute to developing our investment portfolios and expanding Its scope is in addition to enhancing the operational efficiency of our assets. It will also enhance our ability to identify investment opportunities in new markets, by building strong relationships with stakeholders.”
Caminero said: “Vortex Energy has built an excellent position as the leading investment entity focused on renewables in Europe, in just a short period of time. I look forward to working with a dynamic group of the best talent in the sector, where we will harness all our capabilities to move forward. Together, we are confidently moving towards demonstrating our ability to create value for investors and developers alike.”
