• CERAWEEK 2025 | March 10-14, 2025
  • CERAWEEK
  • March 10 - 14, 2025

Philip Nevels

AES Corporation

Director of Corporate Strategy

Phil Nevels is the Director of Corporate Strategy for AES, where he is responsible for helping define AES’s long-term vision and strategic roadmap. He supports the identification of risks and opportunities impacting AES's portfolio of renewable, thermal, and utility assets across 13 different countries, and develops appropriate strategic responses in partnership with the leadership team.

Immediately prior to his role at AES, Phil was the Director of Innovation & Partnerships at Exelon Utilities where he was responsible for identifying, evaluating, and testing new technologies likely to impact the evolution of the utility business model.

Prior to his role at Exelon, Phil was involved in several entrepreneurial ventures, including his role as COO/Co-founder of Power2Switch (acquired in 2013 by Choose Energy), a company he started in 2009 to help residential and small commercial customers take advantage of energy deregulation across 8 states.

Phil holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University.

Sessions With Philip Nevels

Monday, 18 March

  • 03:30pm - 04:00pm (CST) / 18/mar/2024 08:30 pm - 18/mar/2024 09:00 pm

    Energy Titans: Navigating the climate transition
    Energy Transition

    The actions and strategies of major energy corporations play a central role in shaping the trajectory of energy transition. We will explore how large energy companies are redefining their business models, investing in energy transition and implementing innovative technologies to reduce carbon emissions and promote environmental stewardship. What are the challenges and opportunities facing these companies in balancing profitability with sustainability goals, navigating regulatory landscapes and fostering collaboration across sectors? This session offers valuable perspective on the pivotal role of large energy companies as catalysts for change, driving innovation and accelerating the transition toward a low-carbon economy.