Spain’s renewable energy sector is expanding rapidly, driven by large-scale solar, wind, and storage projects alongside increasingly digitalized operations. As energy producers and operators scale internationally, cybersecurity leaders are tasked with protecting critical infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling secure growth. The leaders featured below are shaping how cybersecurity and technology governance support resilience and innovation across Spain’s renewable energy ecosystem.
Juan Ibero — Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, Grupo Empresarial Enhol
Juan Ibero leads both technology and cybersecurity at Grupo Empresarial Enhol, overseeing infrastructure architecture, information security strategy, and operational resilience across the group. With more than two decades of experience in 24×7 operational environments, industry, and cybersecurity, Juan brings a strong blend of technical depth and business alignment. Responsibilities include defining the technology roadmap, embedding security across systems and processes, managing risk and continuity under NIS2, and scaling standardized architectures to support global operations and sustained growth.
Rafael Hueso — Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, Quintas Energy
Rafael Hueso is the Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at Quintas Energy, bringing over twenty-five years of experience in information technology leadership. His background spans agile coaching, project and portfolio management, quality systems, and the implementation of governance frameworks such as ITIL, PMI, PRINCE2, and Scrum. Rafael’s role focuses on aligning cybersecurity, technology strategy, and operational delivery while leading international teams and supporting the secure operation of renewable energy assets.
Francisco Javier Marcos Barba — Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Information Security Officer, Eleia Energía
Francisco Javier Marcos Barba leads information technology, digital transformation, and cybersecurity at Eleia Energía. His work centers on a multi-year technology transformation program supporting business growth, including the adoption of artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, Salesforce, and Oracle platforms. With experience across banking, energy, and technology sectors, Francisco drives architectural evolution, process modernization, and secure system integration in a highly competitive and regulated electricity market.
Nuno Nunes — Head of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Infrastructure, Recurrent Energy
Nuno Nunes is responsible for operational technology and cybersecurity infrastructure at Recurrent Energy, focusing on the protection of industrial and critical energy environments. His role includes designing and implementing cybersecurity strategies, overseeing network and system architecture, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Nuno brings strong experience in managing geographically distributed teams and aligning cybersecurity controls with operational efficiency and business resilience.
Alejandro Borreguero Viedma — Head of Infrastructure Cybersecurity and Service Desk, Amara NZero
Alejandro Borreguero Viedma leads infrastructure cybersecurity and service desk operations at Amara NZero. His background includes IT management, infrastructure leadership, and large-scale operational support environments. In his current role, Alejandro is responsible for securing infrastructure platforms, maintaining service continuity, managing vendors, and ensuring operational standards across the organization, supporting the secure delivery of services within the renewable energy value chain.
Securing Growth Across Spain’s Renewable Energy Landscape
As Spain accelerates its transition toward renewable energy, cybersecurity leadership is becoming a critical enabler of scale, resilience, and trust. The leaders highlighted in this list demonstrate how technology governance, operational security, and strategic alignment are essential to protecting renewable energy infrastructure while supporting long-term innovation and expansion.