About Lisias
Lisias Abreu is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of management experience in the Renewable Energy sector.
His career trajectory includes international leadership roles such as Vice President and Managing Director at Fortune 500 companies and large multinationals, where he provided strategic direction to large functional areas and cross-functional teams.
Lisias Abreu has an MBA in General Management from FGV in São Paulo, Brazil and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Illinois Tech in Chicago, where he researched and thought courses related to clean energy, transmission planning, and electricity markets.
Lisias is currently a senior leader at Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind. As Head of Grid Integration Management, he is charge of transmission strategy, development, engineering, and construction for all offshore wind farms in the Region Americas.
As of 2024, he’s ensured delivery of the first commercial-scale offshore wind farm in the United States, generating 132 megawatts of clean energy to power more than 70,000 homes. He’s also led execution of large generation interconnection agreements for two other offshore wind farms along the East Coast, where with over 2 gigawatts combined these projects could power more than 1 million homes with clean energy.
“When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” Jack Welch
Experience
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Experience
Hubbell |
2020-Now |
Enterprise Sales Director |
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(NYSE: HUBB) $11B multinational industrials conglomerate, manufacturer of electrical and utility products and service provider with ~20k employees, over 100 offices worldwide.
Challenged by the vice president to develop a 5-year growth strategy, formulate a strategic plan, and capture $750M in enterprise sales across North America for Aclara’s smart infrastructure solutions.
Expanded existing client relationships and led partners and team members to develop business cases and solutions to client business needs. Grew sales above expectations, closed more than $100M, and established a growth trajectory ahead of the 5-year plan.
Trilliant |
2016-2020 |
Vice President of Sales |
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$500M cleantech startup backed by GE and ABB and a global leader in long-range communications and digital solutions with 300 employees, and HQ in Raleigh, NC.
Responsible for growing the Latin America and the Caribbean P&L within government, utility, and commercial & industrial (C&I) sectors.
Delivered triple-digit growth in international markets by providing thought leadership, strategic direction, and developing people across Sales, Business Development, Program Management, and Services teams.
Oracle |
2014-2016 |
Business Development Director |
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Charged by the MD to direct international market development and sales execution for Opower, a $1B startup acquired by Oracle.
Developed markets, presented at customer meetings and to large audiences, engaged with regulators, partnered with clients to develop business cases, and obtained c-suite, VPs, and key decision makers’ buy-in.
Navigated a $20B client in obtaining a first-in-country regulatory approval, negotiated contracts, and firmed a multimillion-dollar pipeline.
GE Renewable Energy |
2008-2014 |
Commercial Leader |
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Held multiple leadership roles at GE Renewable Energy, from individual contributor to global leader. Delivered turnkey projects, wind turbines, and T&D grid solutions. Managed small teams and large organizations with up to 200 people, on-site, remotely, in multi-cultural environments, and in different geographies.
Tasked by the CEO to develop a $5B growth strategy for the Americas Wind business. Directed several geographical locations, navigated multi-cultural environment, and delivered $3B growth according to plan meanwhile improving commercial, projects, and services operational performance.
Received CEO awards and chosen to participate in exclusive GE Crotonville leadership training.
Project Management Leadership Program: Completed a 2-year intensive training, job rotations, and ex-pat assignments in Contract & Risk Management, Project Finance, Proposals, and Site Management.
Eletron |
1995-2008 |
Managing Partner |
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Founded in 1975, Eletron is a $100M engineering company in Brazil, that offers turnkey construction and O&M services for renewables and utility customers, with 200 employees and 5 offices.
After 7 years in management roles, challenged by the founders to turn around the $10M firm, nearly operating at a loss. Developed a new go-to-market strategy, built consensus, and established aggressive growth goals.
Reduced millions of dollars in operating expenses through cost reduction initiatives, launched a strict EHS process, negotiated and closed dozens of greenfield engineering and operations service contracts, and delivered over $100M+ in revenue through renewals and expansions.
“Everything is theoretically impossible until it is done.” – Robert A. Heinlein
Education
FGV |
2021 |
Executive MBA |
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Among the top 100 global MBA programs, according to Financial Times, rated world’s third most important think tank and triple-accredited business school founded in 1944, in São Paulo, Brazil.
Corporate management and leadership business program. Anticipated completion in Dec-2021.
TU Delft |
2021 |
Offshore Wind Farm Engineering Course |
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Ranked among the top universities of technology in Europe, backed by outstanding facilities, research institutes, and research schools.
Offshore Wind Farm Technology: Design, Installation, and Operations.
Offshore Wind Support Structures: Fixed Bottom and Floating.
Fundamentals of Offshore Engineering, Hydromechanics, Waves in Oceanic and Coastal Waters.
University of Delaware |
2020 |
Offshore Wind Skills Academy |
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Advanced Offshore Wind Project Development in the US Market.
Comprehensive Permitting Process, Environmental Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, US Ports, Vessels, and Logistics, Supply Chain, Grid Connection, Finance & Legal Aspects, Workforce Training, Project Construction, Health & Safety, Operations & Maintenance, and Decommissioning.
Industry instructors included: Ørsted, K2 Management, Copenhagen Offshore Partners, Vineyard Wind, Shell, Mayflower Wind, among others.
GE Crotonvile |
2013 |
Leadership & Management Development |
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The Crotonville leadership institute was created in 1956 with a mission to inspire, connect, and develop the GE leaders of today and tomorrow.
Completed various merit-based nomination leadership training such as the Project Management Leadership Program (PMLP), the New Manager Development Course (NMDC), and the Management Development Course (MDC), exclusive to GE’s executive band (EB) and senior professional band (SPB).
Illinois Tech |
2008 |
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering |
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Among the top 10 best technology colleges in the US, according to US News 2021 rankings and a Chicago premier science and technology university since 1890, with a renowned power systems program.
Researched wind, transmission, energy storage, and deregulated markets. Thesis titled "Wind Power Generation and Dispatch in Competitive Power Markets", July 11, 2008. Published journal articles with IEEE (US) and IET (UK).
Awarded merit-based full scholarship.
Unicamp |
2005 |
M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering |
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Ranked top best technology universities in Brazil and among the Top 250 worldwide (US News, QS, THE).
Dissertation titled "Dynamic Performance of Synchronous Generators Connected to Electric Power Distribution Systems (in Portuguese)". Advisors: Dr. Luis Carlos Pereira da Silva and Dr. Walmir de Freitas Filho, FEEC/UNICAMP.
Federal University of Goiás |
2002 |
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering |
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The Federal University of Goiás (UFG) is a state-funded university located in the Brazilian state of Goiás. It was founded on December 14, 1960, and has nearly 30,000 students in 150 undergraduate courses.
The Offshore Wind Skills Academy (OWSA) is a joint program between the University of Delaware (UD), the leading teaching and research institution in the United States on Offshore Wind Power, and the Danish Energy and Climate Academy (ECA).