As Chief Investment Officer at Masdar, Raphaël Barreau brings over two decades of distinguished international experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors. With a proven track record in investment strategy, project development, and fostering cross-border partnerships, Raphaël has been instrumental in driving major initiatives across renewables, hydrogen, gas infrastructure, and power generation, playing a key role in accelerating the global energy transformation. Before joining Masdar, Raphaël held senior leadership positions at ENGIE, where he spearheaded development, mergers and acquisitions, and asset management activities across diverse markets, including Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. His strategic leadership was pivotal in driving ENGIE’s growth in emerging markets, as well as in managing and optimizing complex, multi-billion-dollar infrastructure portfolios. Raphaël holds a degree in Business Management from the University of Namur and has furthered his expertise through executive education programs at London Business School. With his extensive global experience and deep industry knowledge, he brings to Masdar a forward-thinking approach to structuring and executing high-impact energy investments that are shaping the future of sustainable energy.