Graciela Urdaneta

Graciela Urdaneta has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Graciela'scurrent position is as a Senior Economist at Ecoanalítica, where they have been employed since April 2023. Prior to this, they worked as the Head of Research at N5 Now starting in August 2020.

From 2016 to 2020, Graciela held positions at EY, first as a Senior Consultant from March 2016 to September 2017, and then as a Manager from October 2017 to July 2020.

From 2012 to 2015, they worked at ALSTOM as a Strategy and Business Manager, responsible for coordinating the Annual Strategic Plan and handling communication and social responsibility projects.

In 2011, they served as the Energy and Transport Attaché of the French Embassy in Caracas, supporting French companies and analyzing the Venezuelan socio-economic environment.

Prior to that, they worked at IESA- International Center on Energy and the Environment as a consultant, conducting research and analysis in the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors.

Graciela also has experience with TOTAL and EDF R&D France through internship positions.

In 2006, they worked at ODH Grupo Consultor, where they developed public policies and conducted socioeconomic analysis in various government areas.

Graciela'searliest work experience was at the Venezuelan Embassy in Belgium, Luxemburg, and the European Union Commission in 2005, where they focused on establishing and supporting cooperation between the Embassy and research centers.

Overall, Graciela Urdaneta has a strong background in economics, research, consulting, and strategic planning, with an emphasis on energy and environmental sectors.

Graciela Urdaneta's education history includes a Master's Degree in Economy and Politics of the Energy and the Environment from IFP School, which was obtained from 2007 to 2008. In 2010 to 2011, they pursued a program in Energy and hydrocarbons at IESA, earning a PIGNH degree. Graciela also holds a BA in Economics from Universidad Central de Venezuela, which they completed between 1999 and 2004. Additionally, in 2023, they attended Harvard University for a course in Data Science: R Basics.