Jean-Claude Nasr, Vice-President, Growth

Averda announced the appointment of Jean-Claude Nasr as the new Vice-President for Growth. Jean-Claude has over two decades of experience working with some of the biggest names in energy generation, including GE and Siemens and will be responsible for executing Averda’s growth strategy, following their recent move into India.

He holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from the Florida Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Central Florida. He started his career in marketing and sales in the energy industry and went on to hold several leadership positions, covering territories that included the Middle East, Africa, India, Pakistan, and Turkey.

Jean-Claude is based at Averda’s headquarters in Dubai where he is responsible for sales, marketing and customer experience functions in all of the company’s territories. He will be responsible for ensuring strategic, customer-focused growth across the various markets, from South Africa to India.

This appointment underpins the company’s strategic focus to ensure it is optimised for growth and will allow the management team to take advantage of a strong pipeline of new business, according to the statement. Averda recently moved into the Indian market with services launched in Amritsar.  

“I am delighted to be taking on this role at a very exciting time for Averda, as the business expands into new territories and broadens its service offering. In particular, I look forward to supporting the business as it takes a lead role in driving a green agenda in its territories by introducing recycling initiatives, recovering energy from waste and supporting responsible environmental management,” said Jean-Claude Nasr.

“Averda is deepening its talent pool with expertise and experienced people who can bring exponential value to the cities and communities that we serve, in sustainability, circular economy and energy recovery. Jean-Claude’s wide experience and skill set will strengthen and support the expansion of our growth and service lines, and I am delighted to welcome him to the team,” said Averda’s Chief Growth Officer Mazen Chebaklo.