Luiz Avelar is a Principal Director at Accenture Strategy, where he advises energy and utility clients on M&A, digital transformation, cost optimization, and decarbonization. With over 15 years of experience across renewables, oil, gas, and utilities, Luiz has worked at the critical intersection of energy transition and the oil and gas sectors. Prior to rejoining Accenture, he led international strategy for Univers, the world’s largest cleantech firm, driving its global expansion through clean energy M&A. Universnow manages over 650 GW of clean energy capacity, representing approximately 20% of global wind and solar assets. Luiz has also worked for SLB and brings field-tested O&G insights into operational efficiency and strategic growth in energy. A mechanical engineer with an INSEAD MBA, Luiz is dedicated to advancing a sustainable energy future and fostering truly human ways of working.