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Chief Technology Officer at Lightsource bp
📍 United Kingdom

Adele Ara is the Group Chief Technology Officer at Lightsource bp, a role she assumed in June 2023. Her expertise combines technology leadership with a strong background in renewable energy finance from her time at Platina Partners and Citi. She holds an M. Sc. in Economics for Arts from Bocconi University and previously chaired a workstream at Solar Power Europe.

Her unique M. Sc. in Economics for Arts, Culture and Communications is a distinctive background for a CTO in the energy sector.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Chief Technology Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Solar Technology
As the Chief Technology Officer for a global solar leader, she is responsible for driving the company's technological advancements and strategy.
Renewable Energy Finance
Her career includes roles as an Investment Manager at a private equity fund and an investment bank analyst, focusing on renewable energy assets.
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Career

Work history

6-2023
Chief Technology Officer
Lightsource bp
9-2020 - 6-2023
Head of Global Business Operations
Lightsource bp
1-2020
Chair of Lifecycle Quality Workstream at Solar Power Europe
Solar Power Europe
7-2014 - 9-2020
Director of Asset Management
Lightsource Renewable Energy
2-2008 - 7-2014
Senior Manager
Platina Partners LLP
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Media appearances

Adele Ara, Lightsource bp | The Smarter E Podcast #120. Featured in YouTube (The Smarter E Podcast)
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Adele Ara appointed as Chief Technology Officer. Featured in Lightsource bp (official news release)
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Education
2000 - 2004
M.Sc. Economics for Arts
Università Commerciale 'Luigi Bocconi'
1995 - 2000
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Liceo Scientifico "Leonardo da Vinci" (Bologna, Italy)
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