Mariano Gonzalez Serrano

World Bank
Senior Energy Specialist


Mariano González is Senior Energy Specialist at the the World Bank and coordinator of Energy initiatives
in Central America. His expertise spans from integration of Conventional and Non-Conventional
technologies in Power Systems, Systems Planning, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency to Legal and
Regulatory Reforms, M&A, and Reorganization Processes. Prior to joining the World Bank, Mariano
developed his professional career in the private sector working for a major international power utility
and a relevant Renewable Energy developer, before shifting to the banking sector at the European
Investment Bank. Mariano has led the development and implementation of renewable energy projects
and M&A operations in the power sector; origination activities and due diligence processes in the
banking sector; and advised on reorganization processes and produced sector-analysis papers. He has
participated and led operations in Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa.  Mariano has a Masters´
Degree in Energy Engineering from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, a Master´s Degree in Business
Administration from Universidad de Educacion a Distancia de Madrid, and an Executive MBA from IE
Business School.