Madrid, 14 July 2024 – Spanish multinational headhunting company AP Executive Search has appointed Roberto Legaz Poignon, former Director of Development at Iberdrola Renovables, as its new General Director. Additionally, María Trinidad Navarro, former Managing Director of Soto Solar (Ekhi) and ErasmoPower2x (CPP IB fund), has joined as Advirsor-Managing Partner. This exceptional leadership duo will drive forward AP Executive Search’s renowned initiative, which, according to its clients, public institutions, and training centres, is set to become the world’s largest community exclusively dedicated to green job creation, training, technology, and sustainable business development.
The role of Roberto Legaz Poignon will be crucial to the company’s management. With his extensive professional experience in the sector, he will lead the team with a focus on growth and international expansion, working alongside Alberto Pérez Ruano, founder and chairman of the company.
Legaz, who has already been a board member at AP Executive Search, commented: “Given the significant growth AP Executive Search has experienced and the international expansion we are undertaking, it was essential to implement an organisational and structural enhancement to align with these objectives. It is an honour for me to take on a more active role as General Director, embracing the enthusiasm that this remarkable project inspires. We have an outstanding, well-established team and the ambition to see a Spanish company lead the recruitment and integration of talent for decarbonisation and energy transition projects worldwide. Additionally, it is both a challenge and an opportunity to witness the emergence of complementary companies around us, fostering innovation, CO2 reduction, and, most importantly, the creation of local green employment.”
María Trinidad Navarro is a Chemical Engineer who has a Master’s in Energy Management from IESE, a Master’s in Public Policy and North American Studies from the Franklin Institute, and is currently participating in the General Management Programme (PDG 2024) at IESE. She began her career at Repsol, leading international transactions in the oil, gas, and chemical sectors, expanding operations into Europe, Australia, Latin America, Canada, and the USA. She spent seven years as Head of Institutional Relations for Repsol in the USA, Canada, and Europe, before taking on the role of Head of Project Development Greenfield Iberia within Repsol Renovables. She later served as Managing Director at Soto Solar (Ekhi) and ErasmoPower2x, managing over €100 million in financing and a portfolio exceeding 1.2 GW of photovoltaic and green hydrogen production projects. Currently, Trinidad is an advisor to several governments on energy transition policies and serves as a board member for multiple companies within the sector.
Trinidad will bring strategic insight into the energy sector and emerging markets, as well as expertise in new technologies. She will play a key role in boosting the company’s growth strategy, both organically and through acquisitions, with a strong emphasis on identifying and attracting top talent aligned with industry trends. “I am truly excited to take on the role of Advisor-Managing Partner at AP Executive Search, a benchmark company known for its highly human-centred approach to executive search. I join with great enthusiasm to promote initiatives such as #LocalGreenJobs, which are essential in ensuring that renewable wealth remains rooted in the very regions from which it originates. Moreover, I look forward to contributing to new technological and social challenges that are set to emerge in the near future,” stated Trinidad expressing her enthusiasm for this new chapter.
About AP Executive Search: Founded in Madrid, Spain, AP Executive Search specialises in the search and selection of technical and executive professionals for the development of solar, wind, e-mobility, renewable gases, energy storage (BESS), and hydrogen projects. The company stands out for its commitment to energy transition and its rigorous methodology, which is based on strong, long-term relationships within its network of professionals. This approach ensures that the most suitable candidates are selected, meeting the needs of both employers and employees, and fostering successful, long-term professional relationships.
Thanks to its highly effective team, composed of engineering and executive search specialists, AP Executive Search has successfully expanded its presence across Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Romania, Greece, France, Poland, the USA (Texas), Colombia, and Mexico.
