Fernando Cancela

About Fernando Cancela

I am an entrepreneur and investor focused on scaling technologies that make a lasting…

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Teslights

   Feb 2015 — Present · Hong Kong, HK

   As the CEO of Teslights, I maintain a steadfast commitment to delivering the highest-quality service and continually innovating to stay at the forefront of the energy technology sector. Leveraging my strong entrepreneurial drive, I established Teslights to align with the rapid evolution in energy technology, offering a comprehensive suite of services and products that provide a one-stop solution for energy efficiency, control, and optimization.Key Contributions:• Real-Time Monitoring and Control: Integrated advanced monitoring and proactive control capabilities into the platform, enabling real-time management of HVAC systems, lighting, cold rooms, and machinery, as well as monitoring of water, gas, and electricity consumption.• End-to-end Development: Directed the end-to-end development of an industry-leading energy platform service. This innovative platform allows for the seamless interconnection of all energy devices, enabling customers to control and monitor systems from anywhere in the world.• Optimal Energy Efficiency: Ensured maximum flexibility with an intuitive yet powerful toolkit designed to facilitate optimal energy efficiency for individual rooms, entire buildings, or a company’s full commercial infrastructure. This has enabled businesses to achieve significant energy savings and operational efficiency.

Education

• Universidad ORT Uruguay

  BA

  1992 — 1993

• Santa Rosa Junior College

  ESL

  2002 — 2003

• Universidad ORT Uruguay

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

  1992 — 1993

Skills

• Market Research
• Energy Efficiency
• Team Leadership
• Online Marketing
• Direct Sales
• B2b
• Advertising
• International Sales
• Key Account Management
• Business Strategy
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Energy
• International Trade
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing Strategy
• New Business Development
• Spanish
• Forecasting
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Product Marketing
• Energy Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Manufacturing
• Entrepreneurship
• Strategy
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Renewable Energy
• International Business
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Management
• Team Building
• Project Management
• Marketing Communications
• Sales Management
• Management Consulting