A driving force in international energy
Leading the sector ’ s main authority , Fatih Birol , Executive Director of the IEA is a climate evangelist and believes in economic prosperity
Many of us couldn ’ t imagine being at the helm of a global energy institution as a critical decision-maker at this time . Nevertheless , the International Energy Agency ( IEA ) continues to support the greatest industrial transition of our time with the Executive Director Dr Fatih Birol influencing major evolution across the industry .
Born in 1958 as a Turkish citizen in the country ’ s capital Ankara , Birol studied a Bachelor ’ s of Science in Power Engineering at the Istanbul Technical University . Later he also achieved a Master ’ s and PhD in Energy Economics from the Technical University of Vienna , which was where his first job role was formed .
2013 marked the recognition of his dedication to study as Birol was awarded a Doctorate of Science honoris causa by Imperial College London .
During this time , he has been recognised by a number of countries for his excellence in the form of honours and medals . In January 2022 , he was awarded the Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in France , adding to many other honours from across the globe , including countries like Turkey , Austria , Germany , Italy , and Sweden .
Birol comes from humble beginnings as a dedicated Junior Analyst with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries ( OPEC ) based in Vienna . The following years saw him enter the IEA and climb the ladder to a Chief Economist role , which put him in charge of its World Energy Outlook report .
In 2015 , his tenure as Executive Director began , consisting of an incredible journey of industry influence to this day .
FATIH BIROL TITLE : EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPANY : IEA INDUSTRY : ENERGY LOCATION : FRANCE
Fatih Birol is the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency ( IEA ). An expert in energy economics and sustainability , he has made significant contributions to global energy policy dialogues over the years . Under his leadership , the IEA addresses pressing challenges including climate change , energy security , and sustainable energy access .
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