Daniel Barcelo serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at T1 ENERGY INC., a pioneering company in advanced energy technologies and sustainable power solutions. With more than 25 years of leadership in the global energy industry, Barcelo brings a wealth of expertise from his engineering background and strategic acumen. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from Harvard Business School, laying the foundation for his ascent through major energy firms. Throughout his career, Barcelo has achieved remarkable milestones, including directing the turnaround of Horizon Energy Corp. as its COO, where he boosted operational efficiency by 45% and orchestrated a $2.5 billion merger that positioned the company as a North American leader in natural gas infrastructure. His innovations in digital oilfield technologies earned him the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ Distinguished Member award in 2018, and he has authored influential papers on energy transition strategies published in leading industry journals. Since assuming his dual role at T1 ENERGY INC. in 2021, Barcelo has driven the company’s expansion into renewable integration and carbon-neutral projects, achieving a 200% revenue growth and securing key partnerships with Fortune 500 firms. Under his guidance, T1 ENERGY has launched breakthrough initiatives in geothermal energy and AI-optimized grid systems, solidifying its role as an industry innovator while prioritizing environmental sustainability and long-term shareholder value.