Paolo Sasso is Head of Global Operations & Maintenance at Enel Green Power and Thermal Generation, Enel’s business line dedicated to energy generation from renewable and conventional sources. In this role, he shapes operations and maintenance strategies with the goal of maximizing the performance, availability, and sustainability of the generation portfolio across hydropower, solar, wind, geothermal, energy storage and thermal power technologies.
He joined Enel in 2006 in the Business Development and M&A division, where he oversaw the development and integration of the Group’s operations in Eastern Europe. He subsequently served as Executive Assistant to the Group CEO, handling international matters, renewable energy, and strategic development.
He continued his professional career in Procurement, eventually becoming Head of Procurement for Italy in 2017.
In 2019, he began his role in Operation & Maintenance for power generation in Italy, first leading the Business Unit responsible for Oil & Gas and CCGT plants and, since 2022, the one dedicated to hydroelectric plants. Since March 2025, he has also been in charge of the Task Force dedicated to the renewal of hydroelectric concessions in Italy.
Paolo earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from La Sapienza University of Rome in 2006. He attended executive programs at SDA Bocconi and IESE Business School, and in 2012 he completed the Leadership for Energy Executives program at Harvard Business School.
Throughout his professional career, he has also served as a mentor for Valore D and as a member of the Board of Directors of Enel Cuore Onlus.