José Manuel Entrecanales Domecq is Chairman and CEO of ACCIONA, a global group specialising in the development and management of infrastructure solutions and services aimed at mitigating and adapting to climate change and decarbonising the economy. The company operates mainly in the fields of renewable energy, water, transport and mobility, waste management and eco-efficient building.
ACCIONA, ACCIONA Energía and Nordex, the group's main companies, are listed on the Spanish and German stock markets (IBEX and DAX). Overall, ACCIONA has more than 68,000 employees and operates in more than 60 countries.
Since his appointment as Chairman and CEO in 2004, José Manuel Entrecanales has led a profound strategic transformation of the group, steering it decisively towards sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy. Under his leadership, ACCIONA has established itself as one of the international leaders in the development of large wind, solar and transport projects, as well as in the application of innovative business models aligned with the energy transition and the low-carbon economy.
His career has positioned him as a leading figure in business innovation and sustainability, promoting solutions that combine economic competitiveness, positive impact and a long-term vision in the face of the climate challenge.
He is also actively involved in institutional, social and philanthropic activities as a member of the board of trustees of various organisations, including the Pro-CNIC Foundation of the National Centre for Cardiovascular Research, the Princess of Asturias Foundation, the Prado National Museum, the Family Business Institute and the acciona.org foundation. He is an Ambassador for Marca España and has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese Empire and the Order of Merit by the Italian Republic. He has also been awarded an honorary doctorate in Business Studies by RMIT University in Melbourne (Australia) in recognition of his contribution to sustainability, innovation and the development of regenerative infrastructure and clean energy.
The mitigation of climate change is a strategic priority for us, which we will address with investment in new renewable energy capacity and by building sustainable infrastructure for 21st century societies.
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) should serve as a mandatory guide for all. As companies, we are also bound to contribute in achieving them through our activity. Particularly, SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation), SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy) and SDG 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure) are all key in the sense that they allow for the development of all the others. At ACCIONA, we work committedly on these goals through our water, clean energy and infrastructure projects.