As we previously announced, on November 21, our CEO, Alejandro Pardiñas, was honored with the prestigious Ponce de León 2024 Award as “Executive of the Year,” granted by the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce as part of its 44th anniversary celebration. Additionally, Avangrid-Iberdrola was recognized as “Company of the Year.”
The gala, held in Miami, brought together distinguished institutional representatives, including:
- Mr. Carlos Giménez, Congressman
- Ms. Daniella Levine Cava, Mayor of Miami-Dade County
- Mr. Jaime Lacadena, Consul General of Spain in Miami
- Mr. Javier Yraola, Trade Commissioner of Spain in Miami
Representatives from renowned institutions and companies from both Florida and Spain attended this memorable event, which received extensive coverage from international media outlets, including television, press, and digital platforms.
This award celebrates Alejandro Pardiñas’ remarkable career while also recognizing the collective effort of the entire ABS team, whose dedication has been instrumental in this success.
In its 25th anniversary year, ABS has solidified its position as a global reference in tailored engineering solutions for heavy industries and renewable energy. Renewable energy, in particular, has become a cornerstone of ABS’s operations.
This year, ABS Wind became the exclusive North American partner of ZF Wind Power for the repair of wind turbine gearboxes. Additionally, the company underwent a strategic organizational transformation, launching ABS Power Conversion to expand its expertise in renewable energy systems, including wind, solar, electric vehicles (EV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS). These initiatives reflect ABS’s commitment to advancing the energy transition with innovative and sustainable solutions.
Video summary prepared by the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Pictures of the Ponce de Leon Award Gala 2024
