John Paul Larraneta

Chief Operating Officer at Zelestra

John Paul Larraneta serves as Chief Operating Officer at Zelestra since January 2024, leading global operations including the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning of new solar plants, while managing a 1GW operational project portfolio. Prior to Zelestra, Larraneta held the position of CEO Service for the Region of South Europe and Africa at Siemens Gamesa from April 2017 to January 2024, overseeing the service organization for 19GW of wind turbines, with significant financial milestones including an annual turnover exceeding €400 million. Larraneta's extensive experience in the energy sector also includes various leadership roles at GAMESA EOLICA, S.L., focusing on services and project execution across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Larraneta holds a degree in Ingenieria Superior de Telecomunicacion from Universidad Pública de Navarra, obtained in 1998.

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Pamplona, Spain

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Zelestra

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At Zelestra, we are on a mission to change the world by making decarbonization a reality for our partners. As a client-focused, multi-technology, global renewable energy company, we work tirelessly to do things right, to push ourselves and our clients further, and to get the results that matter. With a key emphasis on innovation and collaboration, Zelestra is committed to helping customers, communities, and stakeholders through tailored solutions, local employment, and strong sustainability. With more than two decades of experience working in 13 countries, Zelestra is a trusted partner with proven capabilities in providing efficient, competitive, carbon-free solutions. With a portfolio of 20 GW of carbon-free projects across 13 countries, Zelestra is a vertically integrated company specializing in developing, constructing, commercializing, and operating large-scale renewable energy projects. Zelestra is made up of 800+ professionals globally. It is backed by EQT, one of the largest fund managers in the world, with $232B in assets under management.


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Spain, Spain

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501-1,000

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