PEOPLE
Team
A multidisciplinary team with experience in investment, energy, engineering, finance, and asset management.
Joaquín Sáenz
Co-Chief Executive Officer
An entrepreneur with a solid track record in the renewable energy sector, where he has developed deep technical, business, and strategic expertise. Throughout his career, he has spearheaded and consolidated a business group comprising more than five companies dedicated to electrical installations and the development, construction, and management of renewable energy generation projects.
He is the chairman of Grupo Aresol and a member of the boards of directors of seven companies linked to the renewable energy sector.
In the field of energy infrastructure development and construction, he/she has led the development and execution of over 1,400 photovoltaic installations of various types. Additionally, he/she has spearheaded more than 50 solar thermal installations for diverse applications, around twenty biomass power generation projects, and numerous geothermal installations, thereby contributing significantly to the development and consolidation of renewable energy in Spain.
A highlight of this track record is the Casafuerte project—promoted by Grupo Aresol—which is the largest photovoltaic complex developed in La Rioja; it comprises nine solar plants with a combined capacity of 360 MW and an investment exceeding €320 million.
It has also led the acquisition and integration of companies such as Arenzana, Helu, and Agrest, expanding the group's activities into precast concrete, waste valorization, and industrial engineering, while strengthening its capacity for growth and value creation.
Raúl Saénz
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Throughout his extensive professional career, he has created and consolidated a business group comprising more than five companies, operating primarily in the fields of electrical installations and the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy generation projects.
He served as president of VIÑARESOL until its integration into Aresol, in addition to having chaired and participated in other prominent business groups in the region. He has also served on the boards of directors of various companies linked to the renewable energy sector.
He possesses extensive experience in the promotion and development of energy infrastructure, having led over 1,400 photovoltaic projects of various types and several wind farms with a combined capacity exceeding 160 MW. A standout project in this track record is Casafuerte—one of the largest photovoltaic complexes developed in La Rioja—comprising nine solar plants with an aggregate capacity of 360 MW and an investment exceeding €320 million.
Throughout its history, it has also driven an expansion strategy through the acquisition, integration, and development of companies across various sectors—most notably Arenzana, Helu, and Agrest. These operations have helped diversify the group into areas such as precast concrete, waste valorization, and industrial engineering, thereby strengthening its operational capabilities and its capacity to generate value.
Fernando Aguado
Managing Director
A senior executive with extensive international experience in renewable energy and financial management, specialising in M&A, portfolio management and value creation in complex environments. Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions at leading companies including Statkraft, Enerfín (Elecnor Group), Leche Pascual and General Motors, as well as in entrepreneurial ventures such as Luzentia and Zinertia, a joint venture with Elecnor.
He has held roles including Head of Portfolio Management, Head of M&A and CEO, leading investment, divestment and portfolio optimisation processes across Europe, the Americas and Oceania. His experience spans the full renewable asset life cycle, from greenfield development and financial structuring to the execution of corporate transactions. He holds a degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Navarra and an MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona.
Ignacio Evangelio
Director of Investor Relations and Capital
Director of Investor Relations and Capital with more than 10 years of experience in capital raising, financial structuring and the development of international corporate transactions. He has led investment processes for sports projects in London, managing the company's global expansion and contributing to annual revenue in excess of €250 million.
He has built a strong track record at Aresol, where he has played an active role in the acquisition and disposal of energy projects in Spain and Italy. His responsibilities have included financial analysis, transaction structuring, negotiations with international fund managers and the coordination of due diligence processes. His approach combines strategic insight, financial discipline and a strong focus on shareholder value creation.
As a board member of several privately held companies, he brings experience in corporate governance, strategy and investment oversight. He began his career in the M&A department at Ahorro Corporación, where he developed a strong technical foundation in valuation, financial modelling and transaction execution.
He holds a degree in Business Administration from ICADE (E-2) and a Master's in Market Research from Comillas Business School.
Cristina Sánchez
Finance Director
She holds a degree in Business Administration and Management, specialising in Accounting and Finance. She began her career in the industrial sector, assuming responsibilities within finance functions, before continuing her professional development in the renewable energy sector.
She joined Renertia in 2019 and is responsible for the management of private equity entities with more than €100 million in AUM. She leads the financial and accounting oversight of the fund manager and its investment vehicles, including treasury control, financial reporting and audit coordination.
She also plays an active role in investor relations, ensuring the quality and consistency of reported information. She contributes to the structuring and execution of investment transactions, including project finance and M&A, as well as portfolio management, monitoring and optimisation.
Manuel Ortiz-Olave
Investment Director
An investment professional with extensive infrastructure investment management experience. He has participated in transactions worth more than €250 million across several European markets, as well as refinancing processes exceeding €100 million. He specialises in the valuation, negotiation and execution of M&A and project finance transactions, and also has experience in special situations and distressed assets.
A CFA charterholder, he received the prestigious CFA Institute Awareness Scholarship in recognition of his academic and professional merit. He earned a Master's in Finance and Investment Management with High Distinction from Birkbeck, University of London, and holds a degree in Economics from the University of Salamanca.
He joins Renertia with a strong international track record and a strategic perspective focused on identifying investment opportunities in companies facing succession and generational transition.