Maira Parra has more than twelve years of experience in the energy sector, with a proven track record in both renewable energy and the oil industry. For the past eight years, she has served as CEO of GIRSOL SAS, a company specializing in photovoltaic solar power, where she has led projects emphasizing environmental, social, and financial sustainability.
She holds a degree in Electronic Engineering from Escuela de Ingenieros Julio Garavito; a specialization in Hydrocarbons Management from Universidad de Santander; and a master's degree in Renewable Energies from Universidad de Barcelona. She earned a scholarship from the OEA (Organización de Estados Americanos) to pursue a master's in Smart Infrastructures at Universidad Isabel I in Madrid and received energy leadership training from the Consejo Mundial de Energía.
Beyond her executive role, Maira actively promotes gender equity in the energy sector as leader of ACOSOL's Gender Equity Council, advocating for inclusion and women's leadership in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
Her profile combines technical expertise, social vision, and an unwavering commitment to a sustainable, inclusive energy transition.
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