Alexandre da Rosa

Alexandre De Rosa is a global award-winning executive, entrepreneur and researcher with over 30 years of experience in data centers, sustainability, clean and renewable energy, sustainable forest management, biotechnology, food and water security, and carbon offsets. 

He has worked with many of the leading FTSE 100 / Fortune 500 companies responsible for designing and building over 50 data centers worldwide.

Alexandre is one of the 10 largest owners and administrators of private Amazon forest lands in the world. 

A triple MBA (MBA in IT Governance, Executive MBA and PAEX Executive MBA), he is a Bachelor of Nuclear Physics, and Graduated in Forestry and Bachelor of Electrical Engineering.?

As the Founder of WMF Energy, an environmental remediation company that manages, develops, implements projects for forest conservation with social impact, he has an extensive experience in leading large-scale sustainable projects focusing on clean energy, waste management, GHG reduction and smart cities. 

Alexandre is also an active UNFCCC member for sustainable projects and speaker on technology consolidation for sustainable living, water security, social risk, Amazon rainforest and biomass.

Alexandre directly manages multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams, with more than 20 thousand professionals worldwide. He has developed numerous patents in Electrical Engineering, Clean Energy, Renewable Energy, Soil Remediation and Forest Management solutions.

Alexandre da Rosa was one of the nominees to receive the World CleanTech Awards 2021 Edition at the W Dubai - The Palm on 14 March 2022.

Dr. Alexandre De Rosa is a visionary entrepreneur and influential leader in the realm of environmental sustainability, emission reduction, and clean energy. Alexandre's academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Physics and Electrical Engineering. His commitment to environmental causes led him to pursue further studies, earning three Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees. 

The pivotal moment in Alexandre's career came with the founding of WMF Energy, where he serves as the Founder and Chairman of the Board. WMF Energy, a beacon of his entrepreneurial spirit, has become a global force in emission reduction, sustainable forestry management, and the development of clean and renewable energy solutions. Alexandre's leadership at WMF Energy has seen the implementation of high-impact initiatives, emphasizing the importance of projects that generate jobs, advance scientific knowledge, and contribute to the global commitment of reducing carbon footprints.

Alexandre's impact extends beyond the boardroom. He actively engages with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), showcasing his dedication to sustainability projects, water and food security, and educational discourse. His commitment to aligning projects with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) demonstrates a holistic approach that considers the microenvironments' profound impacts on the macroenvironment.

As a thought leader, Alexandre leverages his deep understanding of the Amazon, Atlantic, and Pantanal biomes to advocate for sustainable living technologies. His lectures touch upon diverse topics, including social risk assessment, biomass, and the consolidation of sustainable solutions. Alexandre's voice resonates in the global conversation on climate change, emphasizing the need for a circular and decarbonized economic transformation.

Career

Founder and Chairman of the Board - WMF Energy
June 2019 - Present (4 yrs 8 mos), London, England, United Kingdom

Chief Executive Officer - WMF Energy
May 2010 - Present (13 yrs 9 mos), Worldwide

Country Session Brazil - NASSCOM
Feb 2010 - May 2010 (4 mos), Mumbai Area, India

Data Center COO - CorpFlex
Jul 2007 - May 2010 (2 yrs 11 mos), Latin America and Asia

Data Center COO - Impsat
May 2004 - Jun 2007 (3 yrs 2 mos)

Data Center COO - iLAND Data Center CenturyLink
Jan 2003 - Dec 2005 (3 yrs)

Education

Fundação Dom Cabral
MBA, Executive (2007 - 2008)

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
MBA, Executive (2007 - 2008)

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Bachelor of Science - BS, Physics (2011 - 2014)