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Lotfi HADJ-ARAB

Lotfi HADJ-ARAB

Business Development Manager
Eysines

Summary

Dynamic and analytically driven energy professional with experience across business development, project structuring, M&A in the renewable energy sector and a deep understanding of the energy transition landscape across emerging markets.

Currently leading renewable energy initiatives in the MENA region at HDF Energy, with a proven track record in developing commercial offers, advancing large-scale infrastructure projects, and building strategic partnerships.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages

Work History

Business Development Manager

HDF Energy
09.2024 - Current
  • Developed and managed renewable energy projects across the MENA region, with a focus on hydrogen-based power solutions, and integrated clean energy systems
  • Delivered presentations at global industry conferences, showcasing the company''s products/services and establishing brand recognition
  • Led the commercial deployment of stationary megawatt-scale hydrogen fuel cells for grid support and remote applications, and oversaw several high-value proposals
  • Built and maintained strategic partnerships with local governments, utilities, and private sector actors to secure project pipelines, and facilitate regulatory alignment.


Transaction Manager

RWE RENEWABLES
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Assisted in due diligence processes, including the analysis of project contracts, regulatory frameworks, and technical reports
  • Conducted financial modeling and valuation of renewable energy assets (solar, wind, and storage) to support acquisition decisions and investment strategies
  • Prepared investment memos and presentation materials for internal investment committees and external stakeholders

Project Engineer

GEOTEC
09.2021 - 09.2023
  • Developed and implemented cost-effective and sustainable strategies to minimize long-term environmental liabilities
  • Collaborated with the structural engineering team to ensure seamless integration of geotechnical aspects into a variety of project (wind farms, dams, tunnels and bridges)
  • Conducted thorough geotechnical investigations and analyses to assess soil conditions and inform foundation design

Education

Executive Master's - Management of Energy Projects

Ecole Des Ponts ParisTech
Paris, France
09-2024

Master's - Geo-Hazards

Université Paris-Est
Paris, France
09.2020 - 09.2021

Skills

Negotiations

Project management

New business development

Strategic partnerships

Timeline

Business Development Manager

HDF Energy
09.2024 - Current

Transaction Manager

RWE RENEWABLES
09.2023 - 08.2024

Project Engineer

GEOTEC
09.2021 - 09.2023

Master's - Geo-Hazards

Université Paris-Est
09.2020 - 09.2021

Executive Master's - Management of Energy Projects

Ecole Des Ponts ParisTech

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