Ana Troncoso Ceola — CEO
As an experienced senior leader and change agent, I have the privilege of leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams across the globe, and have done it in both private and public sectors. My journey has taken me through the energy, engineering consulting, mining & metals, and industrial sectors, where I've honed my skills in end-to-end business development and general management. From strategy formulation and execution via M&A, portfolio rationalization, business transformation, brownfield and greenfield projects, to trading and supply, operational readiness, sales and marketing, and P&L management, I've worked with new ventures, SMEs, and large corporations, always striving to deliver superior results. In my current role at ABB, I support the growth of a $8bln global business in the industrial sector by leading multidisciplinary teams in the design, optimization, and implementation of products, solutions, and business models via organic and inorganic portfolio actions, that deliver value for our customers whilst helping them run leaner operations at lower costs and emissions. Building and nurturing diverse, high-performing, cross-cultural teams is something I’m passionate about. I also serve as a Board Advisor, collaborate with academia, and consult with startups, guiding them as they set up, grow, and scale new businesses. With a global growth mindset and a sharp commercial and strategic outlook, my career has allowed me to live and work in both developed and emerging countries across five continents. This diverse experience has shaped my perspective and equipped me with the tools to tackle complex business challenges and seize opportunities wherever they arise.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the Energy and Mining sectors with a strong focus on business development and sustainability.
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Experience: 27 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Business Strategy
- Global Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Business Development
- Board Advisory
- New Business Development
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- International M&a
- Business Transformation
- P&l Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Engineering
- Procurement, And Construction (epc)
- Management Consulting
- Cost Engineering
Career Highlights
- Led multibillion-dollar acquisition in renewable energy.
- Expert in global business development and strategy.
- Passionate about building high-performing teams.
Work Experience
SynerLeap
Board Member (10 mos)
ABB
Group EVP - Global Head of Strategy, Business Development, and Sustainability - ABB Motion (2 yrs 5 mos)
Shell
Global VP New Business Development (3 yrs 11 mos)
Rio Tinto
GM Corporate Development (2 yrs 5 mos)
General Manager Business Development (3 yrs 10 mos)
General Manager Business Turnaround (1 yr 2 mos)
General Manager Copper and Industrial Minerals Development (3 yrs 7 mos)
Global Head & Practice Leader Commercial and Capital Project Procurement (1 yr 10 mos)
Spectrol Energy Services (acquired by SNC-Lavalin)
Commercial Manager and Study Lead (3 yrs 2 mos)
A.T. Kearney
Operations Manager (3 yrs 2 mos)
Fluor Corporation
Cost Engineer + Procurement and Logistics Supervisor - Fluor South America (2 yrs)
Education
Executive Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at London Business School
Executive Education Program at Harvard Business School
Business Leadership Development Program at Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
Bachelor's Degree at Universidad Kennedy