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Energy follows water

Vertically integrated utility with innovative solutions around water and energy

We focus on addressing the global challenges of the green transition by applying technologically innovative solutions with our more than 6,000 employees in more than 30 countries.

We are Global leaders in the conservation and efficient management of water resources, specializing in desalination, reuse and advanced water treatment technologies. Additionally, we excel in the generation and transmission of green energy, with a particular focus on solar technology in Latin America, Spain, South and North Africa. Our experience, plus a firm commitment to innovation and sustainability, allows us to offer cutting-edge solutions. We also provide comprehensive engineering, operations and maintenance services for third parties in all the countries in which we operate. 

Full water cycle

Developer, owner & operator of water projects

Generation

Transmission

Developer, owner & operator of energy projects

EPC – O&M – 

Technology & Innovation

Full water cycle

Developer, owner & operator of water projects

Generation

Transmission

Developer, owner & operator of water projects

EPC – O&M – Technology & Innovation

Two main sources of
synergies when
combining water and
energy

One water concession unlocks a new energy project.

Energy projects bring sustainability to water projects.

Water and energy highly
complementary sectors

Presence across entire value
chain of water and energy

Our manifesto

The power

of impossible

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Impossible is the beginning of everything.

Because when you don’t know something is impossible, who will stop you from trying?

Impossible is much more than a word; it is the energy of pioneers, the water for those thirsty for innovation.

But for us, impossible is even more.

Impossible is creating possibilities in a future where others only see barriers.

Impossible is having the experience, the people, and the technology in the two things that most concern the world: water and energy.

Impossible is dreaming and doing at the same time.

In a world where the impossible makes the difference…

Where every challenge turns into an opportunity…

We believe in the power of the impossible.

In fostering the necessary changes so that prosperity and sustainability go hand in hand.

In going beyond in every project by building, managing, and supporting.

We commit to exploring the unexplored and pushing the boundaries of the possible.

Because change without  commitment is not sustainable.

Because the future is ours to create.

Luis Arizaga Zárate

Independent Director

Member of the Audit Committee

Date of appointment: September 17, 2024

Shareholding in Cox Abg Group, S.A.: 11,514 shares

Partner of Exus Management Partners (Exus) and GenuX Power, a global renewable energy platform with offices in nine countries, managing 11GW of installed capacity, including 2.6GW in Mexico between wind and solar energy projects. Holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Leonard N. Stern School of Business at NYU in New York, and a bachelors degree in Accounting and Finance from ITESM in Mexico.

Prior to joining EXUS in 2019, he founded EIRA Capital, an investment platform focused on Energy and Infrastructure transactions in Mexico, and Latin America. He was also part of Australia’s Macquarie Group in Latin America, where he spent more than 7 years in the Macquarie Capital and Macquarie Funds divisions, working on fund capital raising, equity investments, asset management activities, as well as third party advisory roles on energy and infrastructure transactions in Mexico and Latin America. During his years at Macquarie, he also held board positions in the several investments made by Macquarie which covered energy, public private partnerships, roads, and telecom companies. In addition, his previous involvement at financial institutions include positions in the investment banking teams of Deutsche Bank’s M&A group in New York, and Citibank’s M&A group in Mexico.

Other former relevant positions include his role as independent member of the investment committee of the Instituto del Fondo Nacional de la Vivienda para los Trabajadores (Mexican mortgages and housing government agency).

Enrique Riquelme Vives

Presidente Ejecutivo

Fecha de nombramiento: 17 de septiembre de 2024

Participación en el capital social de Cox Abg Group, S.A.: 50.601.230 acciones

COX

Presidente Ejecutivo de Cox, tras iniciar su andadura profesional en el sector inmobiliario y de la construcción, en 2010 fundó Grupo El Sol en Panamá, especializado en operaciones de minería, cemento, infraestructuras y energía. Con el tiempo, la empresa se convertiría en el mayor proveedor de arena de la UTE responsable de la ampliación del canal de Panamá. Posteriormente, pasó a liderar las fases de oferta y desarrollo de Rainbow 50: el proyecto fotovoltaico de mayor envergadura ejecutado en América Latina hasta aquel momento.

Ha recibido varios galardones por su contribución al mundo empresarial en España, entre ellos el Premio del Certamen Nacional de Jóvenes Emprendedores 2018. También ha sido distinguido como uno de los «100 latinos más influyentes comprometidos con la acción climática» y uno de los «100 españoles más creativos del mundo de los negocios» según la revista Forbes. Actualmente, es miembro del Consejo Internacional de la San Telmo Business School y preside el Consejo Asesor de la Fundación Scholas para Panamá, Centroamérica y Caribe.