Juan Carlos Puente brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the energy sector, spanning Renewables, Oil & Gas, and Chemicals, underpinned by a robust foundation in banking and consultancy.
He has held multiple senior finance roles at Shell plc, beginning in 2002 with the Liquefied Petroleum Gas business in Spain. From 2010 to 2014, Juan Carlos led the financial strategy for Shell’s Global Solvents and Phenol businesses, delivering a 35% increase in EBITDA. In 2014, Juan Carlos and his family relocated to the United States. As Project Finance Manager for Pennsylvania Chemicals, he successfully managed financial operations through the COVID-19 pandemic during the construction of the large-scale chemical facility near Pittsburgh. From 2022 to 2025, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, where he oversaw the company’s transformation from a start-up into a mid-sized enterprise poised to develop and operate utility-scale renewable energy projects. He led the formulation of strategic and funding plans exceeding $5 billion in debt financing.
Juan Carlos holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador and both a Master’s in Economics and an MBA from Pompeu Fabra University in Spain. During his tenure at Shell, he completed several leadership and finance programs, including the Executive Development Program at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 2022. Juan Carlos and his wife, Ines, are proud parents of twin sons, now young adults. He enjoys cooking, traveling, and practicing CrossFit.