Advisory Board
Dii Desert Energy is supported by eminent experts and visionaries in the field of emission-free energy. Their guidance and insights drive our mission towards a sustainable and clean energy future. Get to know the remarkable minds behind our initiatives, shaping the landscape of renewable energy solutions.
Our board comprises the senior leadership from strategic and lead partners, together with selected recognized executives distinguished by vision, long-term proven leadership and commitment. They drive business for their companies, shape policy for their countries and propel innovation for the sector, allowing them to inform Dii’s direction. Members of the Board have authored some of the most impactful Dii publications.
The board gathers at least once per year during the annual Summit and contributes to shape Dii’s strategy and integrate emerging topics ahead of the time.
Our Members
Peter Terium
Head of Energy Sector
ENOWA, Saudi Arabia
Marco Arcelli
CEO
ACWA Power, Saudi Arabia
Yalou Li
Deputy Director of State Grid Simulation Center
China Electric Power Research Institute (CEPRI), China
Katherina Reiche
Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy
, Germany
Sami Al Angari
Vice Chairman and CEO
Al Gihaz, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Olaf Berlien
President & CEO
INNIO, Austria
Hussain Al Nowais
Chairman
AMEA Power, United Arab Emirates
Aymane Taud
President & CEO
Nareva, Morocco
Ebubekir Koyuncu
CEO
Air Products Qudra, Saudi Arabia
Nadja Håkansson
CEO
thyssenkrupp Uhde, Germany
Mohammed Jameel Al Ramahi
CEO
Masdar, United Arab Emirates
Frank Yu
Vice President
Envision Energy, China
Gulnara Abdullina
Strategic Advisor | Former VP Europe, LONGi Solar | Former GM Middle East & Africa
Jinko Solar, Italy
Dan Feldman
Global Head of Energy
King & Spalding, United Arab Emirates
Antonio Iliceto
Energy Systems and Power Transmission Expert, Chairman
Cigré, Italy
Tarik Moufaddal
CEO & President
Masen, Morocco
Horst Mahmoudi
CEO & Executive Chairman
Smartenergy, Switzerland
Harry Boyd-Carpenter
Managing Director, Green Economy and Climate Action
EBRD, United Kingdom
Em. Prof. Dr. Ad van Wijk
Future Energy Systems
TU Delft, Holland
Waleed Salman
Executive Director
DEWA, United Arab Emirates
Khalid Rashid Al Zayani
Honorary Chairman / Vice-Chairman
Al Zayani Investments / Investcorp Holding, Bahrain
Dr. Ahmed Ali Al Ebrahim
CEO
GCCIA , Saudi Arabia
Adamo Screnci
Vice President – Licensing & Business Development
NextChem, Italy
Jamila Matar
former Director & Head of Energy Division
League of Arab States, Egypt
Bertrand Picard
Founder
Solar Impulse, Switzerland
Rory O’Neill
Chairman
Electrina, Ireland