Deputy Director MDES, ITBA University

Mauricio Roitman, a seasoned International Consultant and Professor of Energy Economics and Regulation at ITBA, is a prominent figure in the field of energy economics. His extensive knowledge and experience in this area have established him as a leading authority in the energy sector. Roitman's public service career in Argentina's energy sector is notable. He served as the Undersecretary of Project Evaluation and Energy Scenarios at the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM), where he was instrumental in shaping energy policy and strategy. Following this, he took on the significant role of President of the Board of ENARGAS, Argentina's gas regulatory agency, further solidifying his expertise in energy regulation. In his role as Undersecretary, Roitman was responsible for Energy Foreign Relations and Institutional Relations of MINEM with the National Congress. He notably served as the Head of the Argentine Delegation at the G20's Energy Sustainability Working Group (ETWG) meetings in Germany (2016/2017) and China (2016), playing a key role in international energy discussions. He also served as the National Coordinator for Argentina in the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) and led the implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) in Argentina's energy sector under MINEM. Prior to his public service, Roitman gained valuable industry experience as the Project Consulting Head at Energy Consulting Services (an ENGIE OpCo) and as Project Manager at the energy consulting firm Montamat & Asociados. His advisory roles in the Energy and Mining Commission of the Argentine Senate and the Energy and Fuels Commission of the Chamber of Deputies of the Nation further showcase his comprehensive understanding of energy policy and regulation. Roitman's academic accolades include being invited by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in 2016 for an energy statistics course and receiving a scholarship from Harvard Kennedy School's "Argentina Development Leadership" program in 2009 for a postgraduate course on "Infrastructure in a Market Economy". As an international speaker, Roitman has shared his insights at notable events like Gastech (Houston, 2019), La Jolla Energy Conference (La Jolla, 2019/2018), and the Madrid Energy Conference (Madrid, 2019). His published works in academic journals, newspapers, and specialized magazines in energy and public service regulation attest to his expertise and thought leadership in the field. In summary, Mauricio Roitman's distinguished career in energy economics and regulatory affairs, combined with his academic contributions and public service, make him a key influencer and expert in the global energy landscape.