Samala Rizvi, MBA
About Samala Rizvi, MBA
Samala Rizvi, MBA, is a Senior Product Manager at Sunnova Energy Corp. with extensive experience in the energy sector and a background in marketing, business administration, and finance.
Current Role at Sunnova Energy Corp
Samala Rizvi has been serving as a Senior Product Manager at Sunnova Energy Corp since 2019. In this role, Rizvi contributes to the company's product strategy and development, focusing on delivering innovative solutions in the energy sector. Her experience and expertise help drive the company's growth in the competitive energy market. Based in Houston, Texas, Rizvi is instrumental in advancing Sunnova's mission to provide renewable, affordable, and reliable energy solutions.
Previous Experience at CenterPoint Energy
Before joining Sunnova Energy Corp, Samala Rizvi served as the Commercial Channel Development Manager for Mass Markets at CenterPoint Energy from 2018 to 2019. In this capacity, she played a critical role in developing and managing commercial channels, contributing to the company's market penetration and sales strategies within the competitive energy marketplace. Her tenure at CenterPoint Energy enhanced her expertise in commercial channel development, which she leverages in her current role.
Professional Experience at Direct Energy
Samala Rizvi's professional journey at Direct Energy spanned several roles from 2012 to 2017. Initially, she worked on Innovations and New Product Development, where she was responsible for introducing new products to the market and fostering innovation. She later held the position of Cross Channel Marketing Manager, optimizing marketing strategies across various channels. Eventually, as the Regional Market Manager, she focused on regional market strategies and execution, significantly contributing to the company’s presence in the energy sector.
Academic Background
Samala Rizvi holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from the University of St. Thomas (TX), attained between 2004 and 2006. She also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Business Administration, Accounting, and Finance from LeTourneau University, where she studied from 1998 to 2001. Her educational background provided a strong foundation for her career in product management and the energy industry.
Early Career and Role at J.P. Morgan
Samala Rizvi began her professional career at J.P. Morgan, where she served as a Senior Corporate Trust Administrator from 2002 to 2006. Subsequently, she took on the role of Small Business Underwriter from 2006 to 2007. These positions allowed her to develop skills in corporate trust management and underwriting, which would later inform her approach to product development and market management in her subsequent roles within the energy sector.