ANDRÉS ANTAS
Barcelona
Summary
Execution-oriented and customer-focused leader with 20 years of international experience within T&D and Renewable energy industries. Strong background in Project management with proven ability to manage large, complex, multicultural teams effectively and ability to maximize company profits building strong relationship with customers.
Track record of delivering high-impact results in dynamic environments through effective communication and driving operational excellence (lived in Spain, Singapore and China, and managed projects in 25+ countries across EMEA, APAC and LATAM regions).
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Tendering and Customer Project Execution EMEA
Eaton
08.2023 - Current
- Hold full accountability for MV Power Distribution division end-to-end P&L ($400m annual revenue), across key market segments, including Data Centers, Utilities, Industrial.
- Managed a team of 80 employees including functional reporting from Engineering & Project management.
- Contributed to standardize PMO tools & processes to handle massive growth from Data Centers.
- Increased division Op. profit by 9% in one year implementing new tender & project reviews.
- Achieved a 40%-win rate for proposals, with a record book-to-bill ratio of 1.25.
- Got deeply involved at manufacturing operations program to improve On-time delivery.
- Participated in M&A due diligence identifying key operational risks and opportunities.
Director of Project Management and Presales Engineering
Array Technologies Inc
10.2021 - 07.2023
- - Responsible for the company’s International (non-USA) PMO and Presales organization.
- - Managed a team of 9 project managers and presales engineers across multiple locations.
- - Deployed a portfolio management system for $90m annual revenue (1GW of solar trackers).
Senior Project Director
GE Renewable Energy
09.2014 - 09.2021
- Responsible for execution of 1GW Onshore wind across Spain, UK, Ireland, Greece, S. Korea.
- -Led the construction of largest Wind farm built in Spain within 2020 (490 MW) for CIP.
- -Effectively managed a project with most powerful turbines (5.5MW) installed to date in Spain.
- - Accountable for a total revenue $800m, increasing margin between 3-6% in all projects.
- - Met or exceeded quarterly sales & cash targets, getting highest Customer satisfaction scores.
Country Manager
Alstom Grid
01.2013 - 09.2014
- Director of Macau Rail substations’ project for CEM, largest contract in APAC region in 2012.
- Set up and managed the new Alstom office in Macau, supervising a team of 8 employees.
Senior Project Manager
Alstom Grid
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Responsible for all projects in Malaysia and 1st Mobile substation ever delivered in APAC.
Project Manager
Alstom Grid
10.2008 - 12.2010
- Responsible for various electrical substations’ turnkey projects across Europe.
- - Helped to turn Alstom facilities into a centre of excellence worldwide in Mobile Substations.
- - Delivered on time 220 kV GIS substation for the 850 MW power plant at Barcelona Port.
Project Manager
Elecnor
11.2006 - 10.2008
- Responsible for execution of $30m portfolio in Angola, full turnkey projects such as AIS Substations, reinforcement of distribution and lighting network or Hydro plant refurbishment.
Education
BSc, MSc - Industrial Engineering, Electrical
Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Madrid01.2006
Executive MBA program - undefined
IESE Business School
Barcelona01.2018
Renewable Energy Project Finance course -
Campus Financiero
01.2022
Skills
- Effective leadership
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Analytical decision making
- International experience
- Customer-focused
- Conflict resolution
- Negotiation
- Budget allocation
- Risk Management
- Planning
- Optimized resource utilization
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Native
English - Fluent
Portuguese - Fluent
German - Medium
Chinese - Basic
French - Basic
Timeline
Director of Tendering and Customer Project Execution EMEA
Eaton
08.2023 - Current
Director of Project Management and Presales Engineering
Array Technologies Inc
10.2021 - 07.2023
Senior Project Director
GE Renewable Energy
09.2014 - 09.2021
Country Manager
Alstom Grid
01.2013 - 09.2014
Senior Project Manager
Alstom Grid
01.2011 - 12.2012
Project Manager
Alstom Grid
10.2008 - 12.2010
Project Manager
Elecnor
11.2006 - 10.2008
Executive MBA program - undefined
IESE Business School
BSc, MSc - Industrial Engineering, Electrical
Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Renewable Energy Project Finance course -
Campus Financiero