Solarplaza Summit | Romania

John has over 19 years of experience in the solar industry, with a track record of success building sales and marketing teams and identifying, developing, and realizing new business opportunities. In terms of a background, he was a former EVP of Global Sales and Service at SMA, a leading Germany-based solar inverter supplier. Served as CSO of Ideematec Trackers, a leading Germany-based solar tracker supplier. Served as Managing Director of a leading China-based solar module manufacturer Trina Solar Australia and New Zealand.

Nerijus Virbickas is a Head of Innovation at Green Genius with over 20 years of extensive experience in the global energy sector. He is also a mastermind behind the InnoSolveGreen project, which has been recognized by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) for its potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the transition of European industries towards a carbon-free economy.

is an advisor to the Minister of Energy in Romania and brings over 11 years of experience in the energy industry, including expertise in marketing, product development, and mass market management at CEZ Vanzare. They also have a strong background in financial analysis and strategy.

Oliver Schmidt is a clean energy expert with a particular focus on energy storage. He published the book Monetizing Energy Storage and launched the online analysis platform http://www.energystorage.ninja/ in 2023. He has previous experience as a project manager at the strategy and financial transaction advisory firm Apricum, where he supported top management with strategic advice in the energy storage, solar PV, and hydrogen industries. Oliver also worked as an energy analyst at the IEA and as a management consultant at E.ON. He has a PhD on the future cost and value of energy storage from Imperial College London.

Tatiana is an experienced Real Estate and Renewable Energy lawyer with a demonstrated history of working in the legal services industry. She is skilled in Due Diligence, Corporate Law, Urbanism, and Permitting matters. Tatiana is a strong business development professional with a Master's degree focused in Urbanism law from the University of Bucharest.

Catalin is a banker with over 20 years of corporate and project financing experience, now leading the utility and energy coverage team in Raiffeisen Bank, with a special focus on renewables, developing specific financing solutions for both photovoltaic and wind energy production, while promoting the use of batteries to sustain the increased share of green energy available.

Adina is an Experienced Principal Banker with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Communication, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), and Corporate Finance. Strong finance professional with a Master’s Degree focused in Business Administration.

Evangelos is Aurora’s Head of Southeastern Europe, based in Athens. While at Aurora, Evangelos has gained extensive commercial due diligence experience in renewable energy and storage asset investments across Europe and Australia. He managed Aurora’s multi-client study on hydrogen and has also advised major developers and infrastructure funds on the business case of battery, pumped-hydro and compressed-air storage technologies. Before joining Aurora in November 2017, Evangelos spent 4 years at Imperial College London as a Research Associate at the Centre for Environmental Policy and a consultant with Imperial Consultants. He also co-authored the book ‘Energy Innovation for the 21st Century’. Evangelos holds a PhD in Engineering (Energy Systems) and an MSc with Distinction in Sustainable Energy Systems from the University of Edinburgh, and an MEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Mihaela has more than 18 years of experience in mergers & acquisitions and corporate and commercial law, having assisted Governmental authorities, publicly held companies, as well as domestic and international private entities in a variety of legal matters. She has broad expertise in the energy sector, having coordinated complex investment projects in conventional and renewable energy and assisting many of the key players in the Romanian energy market. Mihaela has also been actively involved in the elaboration of regulations in electricity trading and power generation from renewable energy sources.

Dominykas Tuckus is a senior executive with experience in business development and asset management in MENA & EU. For the last 17 years Dominykas has been taking leadership positions in the energy industry and infrastructure fund management: co-led M&A transactions, led the development and operations of energy infrastructure across 4 EU countries, launched the first clean-tech corporate venture capital fund and the first LNG trading company in the Baltic region. Currently, Dominyka is a Senior Asset Management director at Amber Infrastructure Limited, and President of the Supervisory Board at R.Power.

Irene is the Policy Officer of RPIA. With a background in International Relations, Political Science, and European Studies, her work focuses on EU regulations and the national energy transition. Irene is preoccupied with policies and initiatives to accelerate the efficient development of solar power and the associated value chain, engaging actively with relevant stakeholders at the domestic and European levels.

Roxana's dynamic presence on stage is complemented by a unique fusion of acting skills (Queen Marie of Romania and Queen Elizabeth of England on both stage and screen) and academic background, seamlessly blending substance with compelling storytelling. Her approach strikes a balance between explorative seriousness and lighthearted playfulness, creating an engaging and memorable experience for the audience. With a natural charisma that resonates effortlessly, Roxana establishes a connection that makes it easy for any audience to relate to her and eagerly follow her lead. Her ability to captivate and connect ensures that the audience is not just spectators but active participants in the unfolding narrative. Events moderated by ‘Masters in Moderation’s’ Roxana will take participants on unexpected journeys. The seamless integration of creativity and strategy elevates corporate content to the realm of storytelling, providing a unique and enriching experience that resonates long after the event concludes.