Andrés Gluski

"We would have to move away from fossil fuels and coal - the problem is that renewables are more expensive, but we entered at the right time"

Andrés Gluski is president and chief executive of The AES Corporation. Founded in 1981, the Fortune 500 company provides sustainable and affordable energy to 14 countries via a diverse portfolio of businesses. They are committed to operational excellence and meeting the world’s ever-changing power needs. In this conversation, Andrés shares the wide-ranging transformations he’s seen in the energy sector throughout his career; describes the severe threat we’re currently facing if we don’t begin the responsible transition to renewables; and explains why he believes there’s a promising future in the smart grid.