Javier Olea Arias

Javier Olea Arias has an extensive work experience in the energy and management consulting sectors. Javier is currently the Head of Strategy at Ventient Energy, where they have been working since November 2022. Prior to that, they held the position of Head of Energy Markets at Ventient Energy from March 2021 to October 2022.

Before joining Ventient Energy, Javier worked as an Associate at McKinsey & Company from August 2019 to March 2021. Javier also had a short-term role as a Summer Associate at McKinsey & Company in June-July 2018.

Earlier in their career, Javier worked at Endesa, where they served as an Analyst in Regulatory Affairs, Generation, and Markets from January 2013 to August 2017. Javier also worked as an Analyst in Energy Management at Endesa from September 2011 to December 2012.

Javier's academic experience includes working as an Associate Professor at Universidad Pontificia Comillas ICAI-ICADE from January 2017 to July 2017.

Overall, Javier Olea Arias has demonstrated expertise in strategy, energy markets, and regulatory affairs through their various roles in the energy industry and management consulting.

Javier Olea Arias has a diverse education history. Javier obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the London Business School from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, they completed a Master's degree in Energy and Finance at Universidad de Alcalá from 2014 to 2015.

Javier also holds a Master's degree in Electrical Technology from Universidad Pontificia Comillas, which they completed from 2011 to 2012. Javier had previously achieved a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering with a focus in Electrical Engineering from the same university, studying from 2006 to 2011. Additionally, Javier obtained a certification in Electrical Engineering from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in 2009-2010.

In terms of additional certifications, Javier has completed various courses. In 2017, they obtained a certification in Game Theory from Stanford University. In 2016, they completed a course on The Global Financial Crisis offered by the University of Yale on Coursera. In 2014, they received certifications in Financial Markets from the University of Yale and Introduction to Finance from the University of Michigan, both through Coursera.