Elena Navarro, the dynamic CEO of Zenith Renewable Ventures, grew up in a small coastal town in Spain. Raised in a family of fishermen, Elena witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of climate change on local ecosystems. This inspired her lifelong mission to create sustainable energy solutions.
After earning a degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Barcelona, Elena pursued an MBA at MIT. Her career began in the corporate sector, but she soon realized her passion lay in innovation for a greener future. In 2012, she founded Zenith Renewable Ventures, a company focused on harnessing oceanic energy.
Elena faced skepticism, particularly as a woman entering a niche dominated by men. Her relentless determination paid off when Zenith launched WaveCore, a groundbreaking system that uses ocean waves to generate electricity. Today, her company powers over 100,000 homes in Europe.
Elena remains committed to mentoring women in STEM and spends her free time advocating for marine conservation. She believes, “True leadership is about leaving the world better than you found it.”