Francisco Rodrigues

Experience

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  EDP Distribuição

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Summer internship in the Network Planning Department (EDP Distribuição | EDP)
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  EDP Distribuição

  Nov 2019 - Jan 2021

  Project Manager in the Innovation and Development Department (EDP Distribuição | EDP)
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  E-REDES

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

  Project Manager in the Innovation and Development Department (E-REDES | EDP)
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  EDP

  Dec 2023 - now

  Corporate Innovation Manager at EDP Innovation - Startup Engagement

  Innovation Ecosystem accounts for three major areas: open innovation programs, mid & long term pilot projects development and innovation partnerships. This serve EDP in its main main markets (Portugal, Spain, US, Brazil, Singapore) and key strategic hubs globally. My responsabilities include: - Design and contribute to EDP innovation strategy- Leading partnership development towards innovation, including participation in innovation programs and events- Manage corporate-corporate relationships to co-develop and co-create innovation- Partnering with business units to develop pilots towards disruptive solutions in the energy sector- Startup engagement and programs coordination (Energy Starter & Free Electrons)- Partnering with Communication areas to promote programs globallyAbout EDP, we are... ... among the major European operators in the energy sector (gas and electricity); ... one of the largest energy operators of the Iberian Peninsula; ... the largest Portuguese industrial group; ... the world's 4th largest producer of wind energy. We are a leader in integrated utilities in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (World), the world's most demanding ranking that distinguishes the best performing companies on issues related to transparency, sustainability and excellence in economic management and social environment.Ours is the energy that strives to create a better future, inspired by people from 3 continents, 29 markets and 44 different nationalities. It's the energy that knows no borders, never sleeps and connects us to you. Show less