Engineer Dr. Sari Abwa Molding the Future: The Role of Expertise and Passion in Crafting Aconvest's Eco-Friendly Innovations
Interview with Dr. Sari Abwa, CEO and Founder of Aconvest
In an exclusive interview, we spoke with Dr. Sari Abwa, the visionary CEO and founder of Aconvest—a consulting firm specializing in sustainable innovation within the automotive and energy sectors. With over two decades of experience in executive and consulting roles at prestigious companies like Porsche, AVL, and Roland Berger, Sari combines technical expertise and strategic vision to drive projects focused on efficiency, green hydrogen, and energy transition.
The Birth of Aconvest
Aconvest was born from Sari's passion for making industrial processes more efficient and sustainable. This vision led her to create a platform to combine engineering excellence with future-focused clean technologies. By blending engineering, project management, and business development, Sari is able to explore forward-thinking areas such as green hydrogen and energy transition.
Leading Through Challenges
One of the most challenging yet rewarding projects Sari led was the development of Porsche's new powertrain test facility in Weissach. This project, which was the largest single investment in their development center at the time, required coordinating around 50 trades and suppliers, as well as overseeing 30 internal team members. The project's success hinged on effective communication, a sharp focus on strategic goals, and the power of teamwork.
The Move toward Green Hydrogen
Rather than continuing in traditional engineering projects, Sari has focused on green hydrogen—a critical clean energy source for the future of industry. In collaboration with partners, Aconvest has developed a project to produce green hydrogen with waste heat recovery, creating an efficient and sustainable solution that reduces emissions and offers economic advantages.
Blending Engineering Expertise
Aconvest's unique consulting approach melds deep industry knowledge with a collaborative mindset. By working closely with clients, understanding their specific challenges, and co-developing practical, results-oriented solutions, Aconvest stands out in the automotive and energy sectors. The company's expertise spans engineering and process optimization, project management, and innovation, and adheres to high standards such as ASPICE for automotive software development.
An Outdoor Perspective on Leadership
Sari's love for sports and nature, particularly mountain biking and ski mountaineering, has a significant impact on her leadership style. These passions foster discipline, resilience, and strategic thinking—traits that translate seamlessly into business. Spending time in nature also provides emotional balance and clarity, enhancing decision-making abilities.
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Learn more about Aconvest
The future of industry hinges on the adoption of clean technologies, smart infrastructure, and a broader shift toward sustainability. Aconvest, under the guidance of Dr. Sari Abwa, is at the forefront of this transition, delivering tailored solutions and driving sustainable innovation within the automotive and energy sectors.
- Dr. Sari Abwa, the CEO and founder of Aconvest, aims to pioneer sustainable innovation across various industries, including business, sports, finance, and technology, by blending engineering expertise with clean technologies.
- As Aconvest delves into the future-focused areas such as green hydrogen and energy transition, it strives to combine its engineering prowess and project management skills to create efficient, sustainable, and economically advantageous solutions, benefiting industries beyond the automotive and energy sectors.
