Mr. Metelo has over 24 years of experience in the power & renewables space, having held several executive and leading roles with special focus in executive leadership, growth of innovative companies, strategy, mergers & acquisitions, and finance. João is the Founder & CEO of Gateway Zero, focused on reimagining ports and coastal infrastructure for a clean energy future, developing and investing in projects to unlock new economic opportunity for the world’s energy gateways.

João served until recently as Chief Investment and Financial Officer of Skyborn Renewables, a global Offshore Wind Energy company, as well as Senior Advisor for Global Infrastructure Partners.

Previously he was CEO of Principle Power for over 7 years, where he led the implementation of its vision of serving the world’s population by unlocking the full potential of floating offshore wind.

João was also Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of EDP Renewables North America, having managed and raised several billions of dollars in financings and grants. While working for EDP, he managed several large M&A transactions such as the acquisition of Horizon Wind Energy from Goldman Sachs as well as multiple other transactions in renewables and conventional power plants and electric distribution in multiple countries.

Earlier in his career he worked in finance with a focus on debt financing and management, namely loans, bonds, commercial paper and credit facilities programs.

Mr. Metelo holds a Degree in Economics from Nova University, Lisbon and has completed an Advanced Management Program at the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business.