Angel Valerio, PhD
About Angel Valerio, PhD
Angel Valerio, PhD, serves as the Senior Vice President of Integrated Operations and Customer Delivery at Clir Renewables in Vancouver, Canada. With extensive experience in operations management and renewable energy, he has held various leadership roles across multiple organizations, including EnWave Corporation and the University of British Columbia.
Work at Clir Renewables
Angel Valerio currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Integrated Operations and Customer Delivery at Clir Renewables, a position he has held since 2024. Previously, he worked in various roles within the company, including Vice President of Integrated Operations from 2022 to 2024, and Senior Program Manager in 2021. His contributions include developing business operations pipelines and enhancing cross-functional communication. Valerio played a significant role in operationalizing production systems for new business lines, which contributed to the company's growth and market expansion.
Education and Expertise
Angel Valerio holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Engineering Physics from The University of British Columbia, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. He also earned a Master's Degree in Energy Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey from 2006 to 2008, and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico de Querétaro from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, Valerio has experience as a Sessional Faculty in Operations Management at University Canada West since 2023.
Background
Valerio has over a decade of experience in the manufacturing, high-tech agri-food, and energy industries across Mexico and Canada. He began his career at EnWave Corporation, where he held several positions, including Mechanical Engineer, Director of Operations, and Vice President of Operations. His early career also included a role as a Renewable Energy Consultant at SgurrEnergy and as Mechatronics Undergraduate Engineering Director at ITESM in Mexico.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Angel Valerio has developed new industry-oriented renewable energy technologies and co-founded two technology-based companies. He has led the deployment of multimillion-dollar machinery in over 20 countries. At Clir Renewables, he established legal frameworks and security practices to safeguard the business while maintaining agility. Valerio has also refined operational procedures aligned with company values to ensure financial health and business growth.