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Fortunato Costantino

Fortunato Costantino

Net Zero Carbon Industry Transitions, Circular Economy, Sustainable Technologies, Organization & Leadership, Managing Environmental, Social And Governance Challenges In A Digital World.
Geneva,Switzerland

Summary

Strong experience with sustainability transformation in commercial, operational and international domains (EMEA)

Leadership in dealing Environmental, Social and Governance challenges in a digital world, AND developing sustainability strategies including establishing targets, roadmaps and implementation plans;

Deep understanding of the sustainable landscape, frameworks and standards (ESG, GRI, GHG Protocol, Paris Agreement, CDP)

Circular economy and resource effectiveness, Responsible Value Chain, Sustainability Measurement, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Organization, Leadership & Learning

Long Lasting experience in advising Shareholders, C-Suite and Senior management with excellent internal/external stakeholder management skills in multi-countries and cross-functional contexts

Energy Markets & Regulations, Renewable Energy (Wind, Hydro, co-Generation plants, biomass), Energy Efficiency

Climate Finance schemes: design and evaluation of carbon pricing, fossil fuel subsidies, ETS schemes, CMD (Clean Development Mechanism), Carbon Credits Trading, procurement policies and strategies contributing to climate mitigation and adaptation objectives.

Design and deliver net-zero circular supply chains and reduce the carbon footprint.

Small and Medium Enterprises Development & Finance

Work History

Director, Sustainable Investments and Development

VERUM PLUS SA
Geneva, Switzerland
01.2017 - Current
  • Assessment and development of pipeline projects in new energy streams (retail LNG, renewables, hydrogen, biogas)
  • Develop network of clients and suppliers of carbon offsets
  • Identify and negotiate strategic partnerships including financial arrangements, customer sharing and intellectual property rights in new cross-commodity tools and instruments
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership, including board of directors, to strategically affect direction of operations.

Partner on Circular Economy Venture (Plastic)

NOOSTRIM
PAU, France
02.2019 - Current
  • Developed and implemented long-term strategic technological blueprint to revolutionize food & beverage plastic packaging through new design, applied science to materials, and new regenerative models of Circular Economy to reduce the way businesses use disposable catering supplies and switch to a share and reuse model.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes.
  • Collaborated with development teams, internal customers and product line management to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to distributors.
  • Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.

Team Leader - Enterprise Growth Programs

EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
EMEA
01.2016 - Current
  • Sustainability, Environmental, Social & Governance, Enterprise Growth Programs, SMEs Development & Finance programs
  • Promoting innovative, research-intensive advisory and Technical and Operational advisory for: (a) solar technologies: photovoltaic (PV), concentrated solar power (CSP) and solar hot water (SHW); (b) onshore and offshore wind; (c) hybrid renewable energy (PV or Wind combined with conventional generation, e.g., remote off-grid or mini-grid sites requiring distributed or captive generation); (d) energy storage technologies from pumped hydro to compressed air and battery storage; (e) Energy management systems
  • Investments in infrastructure and services for sustainable SMEs, Start-ups, Private sector
  • Applying for international quality standards and recognized certifications for ESG compliance and Digital Innovation
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.
  • Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency on ESG & Sustainability
  • Developed executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement.

Co-Investor, Operating Partner, COO

O2 Holding SA, O2 Trade SA, O2 Farm, O2 Agri, Goran Cotton
Genève, GE
06.2016 - Current
  • Determined vision and strategic direction for SMART FARMING, PRECISION AGRICULTURE, CLIMATE RESILIENT TECHNOLOGIES, AGROFORESTRY projects and coordinated resources to achieve targets within optimal timeframes.
  • Orchestrated positive media coverage and stakeholder relations as public face of green company.
  • Aligned organizational objectives on ESG compliance with company mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships, including negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.

Director, Supply Chain Sustainable Development

CARGILL International SA
Geneva, Switzerland
06.2013 - 12.2015
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership, including board of directors, to strategically affect direction of operations.
  • Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
  • Identified key products, services and customers and used data to devise innovative sales and marketing plans enabling dramatic growth.
  • Capitalized on industry and marketplace trends to strategize solutions and enhance business operations.

Chief Executive Officer

Sahara Energy International
Geneva, Switzerland
01.2010 - 06.2013
  • Led operational oversight and budgetary supervision for all international locations (West Africa, Geneva, Dubai, Singapore).
  • Increased company revenue by $300m in 3years through aggressive new market strategies.
  • Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes.
  • Determined vision and strategic direction for LNG and Gas-to-Power area and coordinated resources to achieve targets within optimal timeframes.
  • Identified and capitalized on short- and long-term revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings

Director, Gas & Power BU

OMV AG
Vienna, Austria
01.2008 - 12.2009
  • Lead the development activities of Natural Gas, LNG and Gas-to-Power markets in Europe, and MENA region.
  • Responsible for all origination, shipping, distribution, and asset development.
  • Focus on LNG as an alternative fuel, providing clients with access to infrastructure and the wholesale markets.
  • CAPEX involved 0.5 - 2.5 billion USD
  • Turnover involved >1 billion USD
  • GATE (NL) regasification terminal
  • Adria LNG (KR) regasification terminal – Chairman Steering Committee of Adria LNG doo
  • Iran LNG liquefaction project (20%, 2.2 mtpa LNG)
  • Alternative LNG liquefaction (floating, >1 mtpa LNG)

VP, Business Development and Origination

ESSENT
Den Bosch, Netherlands
01.2005 - 12.2007
  • Originated short, medium and long-term commodities trading, financing commodities deals, and joint-ventures.
  • Executed Asset Portfolio development:
    Gas Fired Power Plants, Wind Farms, Solar and Hydro assets, LNG, pipes expansions, storages).
  • Launched and managed the trading Italian Branch (Essent Energy Trading Italy).
  • Built a solid VPP’s book, tolling agreements, portfolio of cross-commodity deals.
  • Co-Generation Plants with Biofuels from SE ASIA (e.g. Palm Oil)
  • District heating projects for several Municipalities

Senior Manager, Projects

BHP Billiton
The Hague, Netherlands
01.2003 - 12.2005
  • Managed large-scale greenfield and brownfield Energy projects and initiatives including, introducing new cross-commodity deals, hedging tools, and processes to support attainment of P&L objectives.
  • Built book of Coal & Gas structured transactions, including but not limiting physical deals, derivative products, hedging & risk management products.
  • Developed greenfield and brownfield projects, equity investments in generation assets, gas distribution and storages.
  • Monetized gas reserves, storages, managed hedging & risk management products, cross-border Coal and Power trading, O2 Credits trading.

Structured Origination Manager

TXU Energy
London, UK
03.2001 - 12.2003
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
  • Business development of marketing activities for natural gas, power, renewables and CO2 credits trading.
  • Development of Coal and Gas Power Plants projects, Wind Farms, Hydro, CO2 Emission programs. Import and distribution of electricity from multi-sourcing portfolio: international interconnectors, local production, geographical swaps, virtual power plants, waste treatment recovery projects.

Sales and Supply Manager

BP Chemicals
London, UK
01.1998 - 02.2001
  • Kept energy distribution in balance between energy generating operators and trading hubs.
  • Reconciled statements between power producers and third-party entities and achieved all regulatory targets.
  • Conducted continuous evaluations of market trends to stay current on consumer and competitor changes.
  • Partnered with Regional Sales Directors and Account Managers on communications directive for sales teams.
  • Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer data.
  • Developed metrics and measured success in order to further penetrate marketplace.
  • Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.

Sales and Supply Manager

ENI (AgipPetroli)
Roma, Italy
02.1992 - 12.1997
  • Managed distribution network, including logistics, trade compliance and warehouse management to maximize efficiency, cost and benefit.
  • Devised and implemented short-term and long-term plans, optimizing supply chain management and improving value relating to annual expenditures.
  • Facilitated change management strategies and incorporated functional area infrastructure to support demand planning and supply initiatives.
  • Established inventory targets, stock level and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
  • Led implementation of effective supply chain planning systems while improving sales and operations planning processes for distribution network.
  • Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.

Education

MBA - Business And Managerial Economics

Carlson School of Management
University Of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA
Feb 2014 - Jul 2016

Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering - Environmental Engineering

University of Rome "La Sapienza"
Roma, Italy
Sep 1987 - Jul 1991

MBA - Business Administration And Management

WU Executive Academy - University of Vienna (A)
Vienna (Austria)
03.2016 - 07.2016

Skills

    Strategic Planning

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Accomplishments

  • Business origination to deal closing +8bn$
  • Commercial management up to +5bn$
  • Asset development portfolio (+8bn€)
  • Net Profit growth from 34m$ to 330m$ in 3 years
  • Co-founder of 6 new ventures in 2 continents in the Climate Resilience, Circular Economy and Smart Farming domains
  • >20 development projects delivered with Multilateral Development Institutions in Sustainability, Environmental/Social/Governance, SG, Digital Innovation, Private Sector

Certification

Licensed Professional Engineer

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Quote

How many ideas have there been in the history of the human race that were unthinkable ten years before they appeared?
Fyodor Dostoevsky

Timeline

Partner on Circular Economy Venture (Plastic)

NOOSTRIM
02.2019 - Current

Director, Sustainable Investments and Development

VERUM PLUS SA
01.2017 - Current

Co-Investor, Operating Partner, COO

O2 Holding SA, O2 Trade SA, O2 Farm, O2 Agri, Goran Cotton
06.2016 - Current

MBA - Business Administration And Management

WU Executive Academy - University of Vienna (A)
03.2016 - 07.2016

Team Leader - Enterprise Growth Programs

EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
01.2016 - Current

Director, Supply Chain Sustainable Development

CARGILL International SA
06.2013 - 12.2015

Chief Executive Officer

Sahara Energy International
01.2010 - 06.2013

Director, Gas & Power BU

OMV AG
01.2008 - 12.2009

VP, Business Development and Origination

ESSENT
01.2005 - 12.2007

Senior Manager, Projects

BHP Billiton
01.2003 - 12.2005

Structured Origination Manager

TXU Energy
03.2001 - 12.2003

Sales and Supply Manager

BP Chemicals
01.1998 - 02.2001

Sales and Supply Manager

ENI (AgipPetroli)
02.1992 - 12.1997

MBA - Business And Managerial Economics

Carlson School of Management
Feb 2014 - Jul 2016

Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering - Environmental Engineering

University of Rome "La Sapienza"
Sep 1987 - Jul 1991

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Fortunato CostantinoNet Zero Carbon Industry Transitions, Circular Economy, Sustainable Technologies, Organization & Leadership, Managing Environmental, Social And Governance Challenges In A Digital World.