John Plaza

About John Plaza

I am deeply passionate about climate change and the need for immediate action to address…

Experience

1. President & CEO - North America

   SkyNRG

   Mar 2020 — Present

   As the CEO of SkyNRG Americas, I am proud to represent SkyNRG (based in the Netherlands) in its expansion into North America. SkyNRG’s industry leadership and success in the sustainable aviation fuels industry has always inspired me, and it’s a privilege – plus a very exciting opportunity – to extend our collective vision and values to North America. My role as CEO is leading the strategic direction and overall operations of SkyNRG Americas with focus on project development efforts including siting, feedstock technology, policy, techno economic analysis of growth for SAF production in North America. I am responsible for building an all-star team, cross company coordination with SkyNRG, fundraising and capital needs, day to day operations and P&L responsibility for our North American operations. I have been at the forefront of the aviation biofuel industry since 2006 and my last company, Imperium Renewables, produced the very first commercial quantity of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in 2008 in partnership with Virgin Atlantic and Boeing. As an avid aviation enthusiast and pilot, as well as a successful biofuel entrepreneur, I am eager to combine my passions for sustainability, aviation and innovation in the coming years.