Juan Carlos Parreño
About Juan Carlos Parreño
Juan Carlos Parreño serves as the Head of Carbon Portfolio at Glencore, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in environmental finance and greenhouse gas management, having worked for notable companies such as bp, EcoSecurities, and Gazprom Marketing & Trading.
Current Role at Glencore
Juan Carlos Parreño serves as the Head of Carbon Portfolio at Glencore since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's carbon-related initiatives and strategies. His position involves managing projects that align with Glencore's sustainability goals and addressing the challenges of carbon emissions in the energy sector. He operates from London, England, United Kingdom.
Previous Experience in Environmental Finance
Prior to his current role, Juan Carlos Parreño worked at ClearBlue Markets as a Senior Advisor in Environmental Finance Europe and New Markets from 2018 to 2019. His responsibilities included advising on environmental finance strategies and market developments. He also held the position of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Performance Advisor at bp from 2019 to 2020, focusing on greenhouse gas performance metrics and strategies.
Educational Background
Juan Carlos Parreño studied at Wageningen Universiteit en Researchcentrum, where he earned a Master of Science in Environmental Sciences with a focus on Environmental Policy Analysis from 2004 to 2006. He also attended Escuela Politécnica del Ejército, where he obtained a degree in Agriculture Engineering, specializing in Strategic Planning, from 1996 to 2003.
Career at EcoSecurities
Juan Carlos Parreño has extensive experience at EcoSecurities, where he held multiple roles. He served as a Senior Consultant from 2006 to 2007 and as a Senior Project Manager from 2007 to 2010. In 2010, he briefly worked as a Principal Project Manager for five months. His work at EcoSecurities involved managing projects related to carbon emissions and sustainability.
Experience at Gazprom Marketing & Trading
Juan Carlos Parreño worked at Gazprom Marketing & Trading from 2010 to 2018. He held the position of Head of Project Management for four years, followed by a role as Business Development Manager for LNG from 2014 to 2018. His work involved overseeing project management and developing business strategies in the liquefied natural gas sector.