FORTUNATO COSTANTINO
Senior Advisor
Accomplished expert in energy, climate technology, and green technologies, with a proven track record in advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives across leading corporates and development banks. Demonstrated expertise includes senior roles at major corporations such as ENI, BHP, TXU, BP, OMV, and CARGILL, where leadership in greenfield and brownfield renewable energy projects, energy storage solutions, and green hydrogen development was pivotal to business growth and decarbonization strategies.
Extensive experience with global development banks—including the EBRD, EIB, AfDB, ADB, and World Bank—driving climate finance, structuring green investments, and mobilizing capital for sustainable infrastructure in emerging and developed markets. Deep proficiency in corporate finance, climate finance, and angel investing, with hands-on involvement in project financing, M&A, and portfolio management for large-scale renewable assets. Recognized for delivering innovative solutions in global energy markets, leveraging comprehensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks, market mechanisms, and investment vehicles to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Extensive experience with global development banks—including the EBRD, EIB, AfDB, ADB, and World Bank—driving climate finance, structuring green investments, and mobilizing capital for sustainable infrastructure in emerging and developed markets. Deep proficiency in corporate finance, climate finance, and angel investing, with hands-on involvement in project financing, M&A, and portfolio management for large-scale renewable assets. Recognized for delivering innovative solutions in global energy markets, leveraging comprehensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks, market mechanisms, and investment vehicles to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Education
Università “La Sapienza”, Rome, Italy
Professional Chartered Engineer
University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management, USA
MBA in Business Administration and Management
University of Vienna (Austria), WU Executive Academy, University of St Petersburg (Russia), Lingnan University & Sun Yat-sen University (China)
Global Executive MBA
IPMA – International Project Management Association
Certified Project Management Associate (IPMA®)
Professional Chartered Engineer
University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management, USA
MBA in Business Administration and Management
University of Vienna (Austria), WU Executive Academy, University of St Petersburg (Russia), Lingnan University & Sun Yat-sen University (China)
Global Executive MBA
IPMA – International Project Management Association
Certified Project Management Associate (IPMA®)
Experience
EBRD, EIB, ADB, AfDB, GIZ, UNDP, EU, BII, KfW, AFD, Coreangels Climate - Senior Consultant – Climate Tech, Green Investments, ESG
Coreangels Climate - Climate Tech Angel Investor
NOOSTRIM - Chief International Growth Officer
VERUM PLUS SA, Geneva - Director, Clean Energy Portfolio Development
CARGILL, Geneva - Director, Global Supply Development, EMT
Sahara Group, Geneva CEO
OMV Gas & Power, Vienna - LNG Director
ESSENT Energy Trading, Italy - Managing Director
EBS Energy Business Solutions, Rome - Partner – Management Advisory
BHP, The Hague Structured Origination Manager, Gas & Power
BP, London Marketing and Supply Manager
ENI, Italy Sales and Marketing Manager
Coreangels Climate - Climate Tech Angel Investor
NOOSTRIM - Chief International Growth Officer
VERUM PLUS SA, Geneva - Director, Clean Energy Portfolio Development
CARGILL, Geneva - Director, Global Supply Development, EMT
Sahara Group, Geneva CEO
OMV Gas & Power, Vienna - LNG Director
ESSENT Energy Trading, Italy - Managing Director
EBS Energy Business Solutions, Rome - Partner – Management Advisory
BHP, The Hague Structured Origination Manager, Gas & Power
BP, London Marketing and Supply Manager
ENI, Italy Sales and Marketing Manager
Track Record
Structured deals across LNG, renewables, power assets
60+ energy projects with MDBs (EBRD, EIB, ADB, AfDB, etc.)
Led M&A for 4,000+ MW generation assets in Nigeria
Structured for renewable energy in EMEA
Angel investor via COREangels Climate (Italy/Spain/Portugal)
Developed 6+ LNG regasification terminals
Developed floating LNG liquefaction (>1 MTPA) in Sub-Saharan Africa
Advised on green hydrogen export projects
Designed green taxonomies and green bond frameworks (e.g., Rwanda, Georgia)
60+ energy projects with MDBs (EBRD, EIB, ADB, AfDB, etc.)
Led M&A for 4,000+ MW generation assets in Nigeria
Structured for renewable energy in EMEA
Angel investor via COREangels Climate (Italy/Spain/Portugal)
Developed 6+ LNG regasification terminals
Developed floating LNG liquefaction (>1 MTPA) in Sub-Saharan Africa
Advised on green hydrogen export projects
Designed green taxonomies and green bond frameworks (e.g., Rwanda, Georgia)
International Experience
Switzerland (CH)
Denmark (DK)
India (IN)
Jordan (JO)
Ukraine (UA)
United States of America (US)
Vietnam (VN)
European Union
Denmark (DK)
India (IN)
Jordan (JO)
Ukraine (UA)
United States of America (US)
Vietnam (VN)
European Union
Sector Expertise
Electronics
Other manufacturing industries
Electricity
Eolic energy
Gas
Hydroelectric energy
Recycling
Consulting
Research and development
Other manufacturing industries
Electricity
Eolic energy
Gas
Hydroelectric energy
Recycling
Consulting
Research and development
Keywords
Energy transition & renewable solutions, Renewable energy, Energy efficiency, Power grids, Grid optimization, Distributed energy resources, Battery energy storage, Bio-based materials, Green chemistry, Climate tech, CO₂ removal, Carbon capture and storage (CCS) Net zero, Predictive analytics IoT for energy, AI for energy management, Circular economy, Bio-composites, Wood-based materials, Carbon emissions


