Alejandro Pardiñas accepts the Ponce de León 2024 Award as Executive of the Year

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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.

In his heartfelt speech, Alejandro Pardiñas acknowledged the extraordinary work of the Chamber, highlighted the importance of fostering business connections between the U.S., Spain, and Latin America, and emphasized the ABS team as the foundation of all successes:

“This recognition is very special to me. As a U.S. citizen born in Cuba, with roots in Spain, I feel deeply grateful to have developed my career in a context that naturally connects these markets. This award is for our incredible team—the cornerstone of our success and the driving force that will continue propelling our growth.”

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mónica Vázquez, President of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and her entire team for their exceptional organization and dedication in making this event a truly unforgettable experience.

Congratulations to Alejandro for this well-deserved recognition!

Pedro Azagra, CEO of Iberdrola and Avangrid, Monica Vázquez, President of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Alejandro Pardiñas, CEO of ABS.
Pedro Azagra, CEO of Iberdrola and Avangrid, Monica Vázquez, President of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Alejandro Pardiñas, CEO of ABS.
Monica Vázquez, President of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, presents the Ponce de León Award to Alejandro Pardiñas, CEO of ABS.
Monica Vázquez, President of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, presents the Ponce de León Award to Alejandro Pardiñas, CEO of ABS.
Alejandro Pardiñas, CEO of ABS, Monica Vázquez, President of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Pedro Azagra, CEO of Avangrid, and Juan Carlos Pereira, Executive Director of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Alejandro Pardiñas, CEO of ABS, Monica Vázquez, President of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Pedro Azagra, CEO of Avangrid, and Juan Carlos Pereira, Executive Director of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Alejandro Pardiñas, CEO of ABS, delivering his speech at the Ponce de León 2024 Awards Gala.
Alejandro Pardiñas, CEO of ABS, delivering his speech at the Ponce de León 2024 Awards Gala.
Alejandro Pardiñas with Daniella Levine Cava, Mayor of Miami-Dade County, during the Ponce de León 2024 Awards Gala.
Alejandro Pardiñas with Daniella Levine Cava, Mayor of Miami-Dade County, during the Ponce de León 2024 Awards Gala.
Alejandro Pardiñas with Carlos Giménez, U.S. Congressman for Florida.
Alejandro Pardiñas with Carlos Giménez, U.S. Congressman for Florida.
Alejandro Pardiñas engaging with the media at the Ponce de León 2024 Awards Gala.
Alejandro Pardiñas engaging with the media at the Ponce de León 2024 Awards Gala.
Alejandro Pardiñas engaging with Hola TV at the Ponce de León 2024 Awards Gala.
Alejandro Pardiñas engaging with Hola TV at the Ponce de León 2024 Awards Gala.

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