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Straife strengthens offerings with the appointment of Ron Gualy to lead new Energy Transition & ESG service lines

Written by Straife | Feb 1, 2023 9:08:00 PM

Straife, a global strategy and risk management firm, is pleased to announce Ron Gualy as a Managing Director. Based in Straife’s Houston Headquarters, Ron will lead Straife’s new Energy Transition & ESG service lines. Ron has an extensive background in the energy sector, most recently focused on renewable fuels and decarbonization strategies. This move underscores the Company's intent to provide its clients with globally recognized expertise as they seek to meet ever-changing ESG-related regulatory and market-based requirements.

Ron joins Straife’s Houston office, bringing his particular expertise in the energy, renewables, and engineering industries. He has advised on projects in the energy transition, carbon capture, oil and gas, mining, power, and renewables sectors and in markets that span the globe.

“I look forward to opening new doors and obtaining new opportunities to grow Straife’s energy division," explained Ron. "While many stakeholders feel the urgency and demand to transition to decarbonization of operations, net-zero strategies, and low carbon strategies, they may not understand how to get there. We aim to be their choice advisors to improve profitability while achieving sustainability targets,” he continued.

Ron is recognized for his in-depth knowledge of renewable energy and fuels. 

Joseph Fleming, Straife’s founder, remarked, "Ron’s prowess in renewable energy and extensive technology knowledge significantly augment our team's capabilities. As a Managing Director, his deep-rooted insights are pivotal for clients as they strive to harmonize economic growth with environmental stewardship."

Ron Gualy’s Distinguished Achievements:

  • Successfully generated, negotiated, and closed multiple deals in China, Western and Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, India, and Latin America.
  • Directed global ventures in utility-scale solar, energy storage, and hydroelectric domains.
  • Demonstrated visionary leadership at KPS Technology, emphasizing innovation and implementing a diversification strategy for the group.
  • Participated in management buy-outs, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, alliances, and integrations of businesses.
  • Formulated strategic revenue-generating opportunities and partnerships.
Actively consults on major energy storage projects, offering expertise in integrating solar energy solutions and CO2 Capture.

In the months ahead, Ron plans to extend energy and ESG solutions focused on pre-feasibility engineering studies, carbon intensity assessments, carbon capture and sequestration, and turnkey ESG strategy deployment.