Our people
The people make it possible
At ACCIONA we do things like climb towers, manage events, tighten bolts, close deals and review contracts. We are engineers, meteorologists, project managers, marketers, accountants, supply-chain experts and much, much more.
Meet a few of us:
Lisa Leipzig
Project Developer, ACCIONA Energy North America
Lisa helps ACCIONA maintain its leadership role in the field of wind energy by juggling the many aspects of running multiple utility-scale wind-power projects in the U.S. From identifying new opportunities for growth to performing everything needed to bring a project from green field development to the pre-construction phase, Lisa does it all to make sure ACCIONA remains the world leader in the development of windparks.
I work at ACCIONA because …
“It’s great to work at a company with a long-term vision of a cleaner, better future and a day-to-day policy of sustainable development.”
How I live sustainably:
“I try to live sustainably on a number of levels, such as taking public transportation, conserving energy, recycling and buying local foods. Sustainable living is so important because people are part of a larger system of biotic and abiotic cycles. Moving toward working within these natural constraints is vital to reducing waste, pollution, pesticide use and energy consumption.”
Most proud of:
Successfully defending her master’s thesis in ecology.
Personal motto(s):
Keep your eye on the goal.
Goals:
Leave the world having had a net positive environmental impact.
Howard D. Kettle
Commercial Manager, ACCIONA Infrastructures Canada Inc. – Vancouver, BC, Canada
In his role as a Commercial Manager, Howard’s primary objective is to deliver a successful commercial outcome for a bid or a project. He is responsible for the overall commercial management of a project or an element of the company’s business. In a project environment this covers the commercial and or procurement, subcontracted management payment, valuation, and commercial reporting. In the office environment this covers commercial related to tenders, contract documentation, design work management and project supervisions.
I work at ACCIONA because ...
“ACCIONA is a rapidly growing company in Canada and North America and it is exciting to be part of something you can add some value to”
How I live sustainably:
“I use public transport whenever I can, including my journey to work, and as a family, we own just one vehicle. My family endeavours to think about usage of water - we are very aware of the issues around the world regarding this most precious natural resource.”
Most proud of:
My children and their inherent sense of generosity and fair play.
Personal motto:
Just try to be happy with life…
Goals:
To continue my lifelong learning with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and to one day apply for membership as a fellow.