Bernerd Da Santos is the Executive Vice President and President of Renewables at AES Corporation, a Fortune 500 global energy company. In his current role, Da Santos leads AES's renewable energy business, overseeing the development, construction, and operation of solar, wind, and energy storage projects worldwide. With a career spanning over two decades in the energy sector, he has been instrumental in driving AES's transition towards sustainable energy solutions and expanding its renewable energy portfolio. Before joining AES, Da Santos held various leadership positions in the energy industry, gaining extensive experience in project development, finance, and operations. His strategic vision and deep understanding of the renewable energy market have been key to AES's growth in this sector. Under his leadership, AES has successfully developed and acquired numerous renewable energy projects, significantly increasing the company's capacity and reinforcing its position as a leader in the global shift towards clean energy. Da Santos's achievements at AES include spearheading the company's expansion into new markets and technologies, such as utility-scale solar and energy storage. He has been a driving force behind AES's commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning the company's goals with global sustainability targets. His leadership has not only contributed to AES's business success but also to the broader effort to combat climate change through the adoption of clean energy solutions.