Instructor
Julio Diaz Cohen
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Industry 4.0
About me
With over 26 years in the energy industry, I have learned that business success depends on more than just assets; it hinges on clarity in decision-making, strategic vision, and the ability to build teams that thrive in complex environments.
Today, I lead the risk function across 10 countries, protecting over $7 billion in assets and 18 GW of capacity. Beyond the numbers, my focus is on enabling better decisions—balancing risk and opportunity, strengthening resilience, and maintaining a long-term vision despite short-term pressures.
**Strategic Impact
My career spans more than 18 countries, with contributions to 200+ energy projects across emerging markets in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
• Led a team of 25+ professionals, oversaw $700M+ in annual revenues and influenced $3B+ in investment decisions
• Led initiatives to centralize commercial and risk functions, establish regional Centers of Excellence, and build high-performing commercial teams, digital strategies, and business plans for newly acquired businesses.
**Leadership & Innovation
I am deeply interested in the intersection of the energy transition, Industry 4.0, and purposeful leadership—and how these forces are redefining corporate competitiveness
• In 2025, I published the Amazon Best Seller "Más Allá de la Energía" (Beyond Energy), a guide to leading through complex environments, grounded in lessons learned from the energy industry.
• Honored as a LinkedIn Top Voice and ranked by Favikon as the #1 Creator in the LatAm Energy Industry and the #1 LinkedIn voice in Panama.
• Creator of Energía 4.0 newsletter and podcast, engaging a global community of energy leaders
**Education & Mentorship
I’ve mentored 1,500+ professionals as an Associate Professor at institutions such as INESDI/UPC (Spain), PUCMM (DR) and INTEC (DR), as well as through an online course offered on Udemy.
My academic foundation includes:
• MSc. in Electric Power Industry (Comillas Pontifical University)
• MSc. in Industry 4.0 (Excellent Distinction, Polytechnic University of Catalonia)
• MSc. in Photovoltaic Technology (MPV Solar Reference)
• BSc. in Electrical Engineering (Summa Cum Laude, INTEC)
**Board Membership & Associations
• Treasurer & Board Member, AmCham Panama (2025–2026)
• Former Chair, AmCham Energy Commission (2022-2024).
• Member of APEDE and Senior Member of IEEE
I am driven by the opportunity to shape the energy markets and businesses of the future.
Let’s connect!