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Eliano Russo

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CEO Zelestra Italy at Zelestra
📍 Italy

Eliano Russo is the CEO of Zelestra Italy, leading a team to expand a major solar and battery storage pipeline. With over 25 years in the energy sector at giants like E. ON and Enel, he has a deep background in project finance, general management, and complex contract negotiation. People who have worked with him describe him as a "brilliant mind, " "hard worker, " and "great motivator. "

Eliano is driven by a passion for team success, often posting about the power of shared vision, determination, and collaboration. He is a member of the Aspen Junior Fellows, indicating a commitment to leadership and community. His work focuses on creating sustainable growth and local value through renewable energy projects.

He has successfully won deals and managed projects in more than 10 countries, including Brazil, China, India, and Russia.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
CEO Zelestra Italy
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Italy
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Priorities

Topics Eliano cares about

Energy Storage
He created E. ON's energy storage unit and is driving a significant battery storage pipeline at Zelestra. He also speaks at events like the Energy Storage Summit.
Solar Energy Development
As former CEO of 3SUN, he launched Europe's largest solar module plant and is now focused on developing solar and agrivoltaic projects across Italy with Zelestra.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
CEO Zelestra Italy
Zelestra
3-2022 - 12-2023
CEO of 3SUN
3SUN
6-2017 - 3-2022
Head of E-Industries
Enel X
10-2014 - 12-2016
Vice President Energy Storage - Batteries
E.ON SE
11-2012 - 4-2014
Director for Renewables
MPX - E.ON Participações S.A.
In the press

Media appearances

The Perspective - CEO Series with Eliano Russo - Zelestra. Featured in Zelestra (Insights)
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Zelestra appoints Eliano Russo as Country Manager in Italy. Featured in Zelestra (News)
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Education
1993 - 1998
Scienze Statistiche ed Economiche
Sapienza Università di Roma
1998 - 1999
Master in Management and Economics of Energy & Environment
ENI University (Scuola Mattei)
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