Renewables investment vehicle Vortex Energy has appointed Ana Peris Caminero as its chief operating officer (COO) and member of the investment committee.
Caminero will be responsible for running the operational and asset management practice of Vortex Energy, overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of Vortex’s portfolio companies.
Previously Caminero had worked at Spain’s Naturgy since 2009, where she held senior positions across business and strategy development as well as overlooked the company’s entry into the US through the acquisition of solar and storage development platforms.
She oversaw a business with an EBITDA €200m and a team of over 200 employees and was responsible for adding 1GW of new renewable installed capacity in Spain and the configuration of more than 5GW pipeline.
Caminero said: “In a short amount of time, Vortex Energy has built a stellar reputation as a leading renewables-focused investment vehicle in Europe.
“I’m excited to join this dynamic team as we look to offer our capabilities across the globe through demonstrating our value-add for investors and developers alike.”
She will use her technical knowledge and expertise to “accelerate, scale and unlock operational efficiencies”.
Caminero will assist the investment team in sourcing investments opportunities and evaluating related technical and operational aspects.
She will be reporting directly to Karim Moussa, CEO of Vortex Energy and head of private equity and asset management at EFG Hermes, which manages Vortex.