Eliano Russo

Eliano leads a strong 40+ Zelestra’s team in Rome and Palermo across origination, business development, EPC, and services, driving a 1.4 GW solar and storage pipeline toward almost 3 GW by 2026. With 25+ years in the energy sector, he was CEO of 3SUN, launching Europe’s largest solar module plant, created E.ON’s storage unit, and built ENEL X’s B2B division. A dynamic leader with experience across USA, Brazil, China, India, Russia, and Europe, he combines strategic vision, project finance, and operational excellence to foster innovation, negotiate complex contracts, and deliver sustainable growth and shareholder value.