At the International Hydropower Association (IHA), we are committed to advancing sustainable hydropower. This commitment is led by our Board members. This year’s Board elections will decide who will shape and direct IHA’s work for the next two years.

Candidates are drawn from across the world from a variety of backgrounds with a range of perspectives, insights and views on the issues affecting the organisation. Successful candidates will help lead the sector at a vital time for hydropower as a key part of the renewables family driving the delivery of a clean energy transition for net zero for 2050.

Here is a list of candidates standing for election in 2025:

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Africa:

• Aida António Mabjaia, Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa

• Anton-Louis Olivier, Serengeti Energy

• Lamu Audu, Mainstream Energy Solutions

• Richard K. Madubunyi, Mabon Limited

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North and Central America:

• Dennis Hogan, AECOM

• Gia Schneider, Natel Energy

• Joël Thibert, Hydro-Québec

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South America:

• Gabriel dos Santos Cruz Rocha, Worley

• Gil Maranhão Neto, ENGIE

• Nathalie McCaughey, LSH Consulting Engineers

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South and Central Asia:

• Naresh Govind Telgu, Adani Green Energy

• Parveen Mittar Nanda, Greenko

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East Asia and Pacific:

• Helen Barbour-Bourne, GHD

• Karen Atkinson, SMEC International Pty Ltd

• Sharbini Suhaili, Sarawak Energy Berhad

• Tammy Chu, Hydro Tasmania

• Li Yinsheng, China Three Gorges Corporation (CTG)

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Europe:

• Emmanuelle Verger, EDF Hydro

• Enrique Sola, Iberdrola

• Frederic Ribieras, GE Vernova

• Frédéric Sauze, Andritz Hydro

• Ivar Arne Børset, Statkraft

• James Stevens, Preformed Windings

• Jan Lueder, Voith Hydro

• Joana Freitas, EDP

• Óli Sveinsson, Landsvirkjun

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Voting opens on Monday 23 June 2025.

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Rules and Byelaws.

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