Vess Gentchev

Vess Gentchev serves as the Legal and Compliance Director at The AES Corporation since January 2010, managing legal and regulatory affairs for significant energy projects in Bulgaria, including the 670MW Maritza power project and St Nikola wind farm. Prior to this role, Vess held positions at CMS Cameron McKenna, Addleshaw Goddard, and Shadbolt & Co LLP, focusing on legal issues in public-private partnerships and construction projects. A background in engineering complements Vess's legal expertise, with early career experience as a Geotechnical Engineer and Civil and Structural Engineer. Vess's extensive education includes multiple degrees in civil engineering, environmental engineering, construction law, and ecology from prestigious institutions such as King's College London and Imperial College London.