Buga Natalia

About

Natalia Buga, originally from the Republic of Moldova, is a global leader in finance and renewable energy, with an impressive career of over 15 years in international business. A graduate of the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (2001-2005) and holder of a PhD in economics from Pierre Mendès France University (2007-2011), she also completed the general management program at Harvard Business School. Holding top positions such as Managing Director of the Client Decarbonization Accelerator at ENGIE in the Paris region, Chief of Staff to the President of ENGIE, and Global Finance Senior Director at ENGIE Impact in New York, Natalia has stood out by accelerating the energy transition, developing affordable green solutions, and managing complex financial projects in North America and Europe. In the United States, where she was highly active between 2017 and 2023, Natalia led key strategy and market development initiatives at SUEZ in North America, including profitability recovery plans for entities with revenues of 0 million and operational evaluations for major water and waste projects. Her collaborations with prestigious organizations such as the OECD, the UN (UNESCO), and GDF SUEZ included economic analyses, support for M&A investments, and studies on the international mobility of resources. Her experience in sustainability and finance has transformed ambitions into measurable impact, creating global teams and innovative financial structures for unregulated markets and municipalities. Although the details of her personal life remain private, Natalia is fluent in English, French, Russian, and Romanian, reflecting her Moldovan roots and multicultural adaptability. Her career illustrates the success of Moldovan women in global business, contributing to decarbonization and sustainable economic development in demanding international contexts, with a focus on strategic partnerships and energy innovation.