Navigating the Energy Transition

In a rapidly changing world, the energy sector is leading the global shift from traditional fossil fuels to sustainable, renewable sources. Navigating the Energy Transition: Leadership Insights for the Energy Revolution Balancing Innovation and Humanity offers a comprehensive exploration of the leadership strategies necessary to guide this monumental transformation.

Written by Ignazio Arces, a seasoned leader in the energy industry, this book delves into the complex interplay of innovation, human-centric management, and ethical governance. Drawing on his extensive experience as a senior manager at Eni and his academic background, including studies at MIT Sloan, Ignazio provides a roadmap for energy sector leaders.

Through detailed case studies and insights from neuroscience and humanistic leadership, Arces demonstrates how today's leaders can inspire trust, foster collaboration, and manage the uncertainties inherent in the energy transition. The book also includes a compelling foreword by Bill Fischer, co-author of The Idea Hunter, Emeritus Professor of Innovation Management at IMD, and Senior Lecturer at Sloan School of Management, MIT.

Throughout his career, Ignazio has been pivotal in the success of transformative projects, including the conversion of Gela's biorefinery from an old industrial site into a modern energy hub. He has navigated complex challenges in energy transition across five refineries in Italy (Eni) and the UAE (ADNOC).

Ignazio's academic background is as impressive as his professional journey. He holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Palermo, an Advanced Certificate for Executives in Management, Innovation, and Technology from MIT Sloan, and a Master's degree in Politics and Management of the Middle East and North Africa from LUISS University.

He has published several papers on refining, energy policies, diagnostics and maintenance in international journals, and speaks English and Italian fluently.