Pedro Azagra Appointed CEO of Iberdrola Group as Leadership Transition Unfolds at Avangrid
Avangrid, Inc., a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced today that its Chief Executive Officer, Pedro Azagra, has been appointed CEO of Iberdrola, S.A. The appointment was made by Ignacio Galán, Executive Chairman of Iberdrola, and approved by the company’s Board of Directors. This leadership change marks a significant milestone for both Iberdrola and its U.S. subsidiary, Avangrid, as they continue to expand their influence in the global clean energy sector.
In light of Azagra’s transition to lead Iberdrola Group, Avangrid also announced a new leadership structure to guide the company through its next phase of growth and innovation. Jose Antonio Miranda, who has been serving as President and CEO of Avangrid Power, has been promoted to CEO of Avangrid. Supporting him in this leadership role is Kimberly Harriman, Avangrid’s Senior Vice President for Public and Regulatory Affairs, who has been named Deputy CEO. These internal promotions reflect the depth of talent within Avangrid and reinforce the company’s commitment to continuity, innovation, and excellence.
Pedro Azagra: A Proven Global Leader in Clean Energy
Pedro Azagra brings extensive experience and a proven record of strategic vision to his new role as CEO of Iberdrola, one of the world’s foremost renewable energy companies. Since becoming CEO of Avangrid in May 2022, Azagra has overseen a period of notable expansion in financial performance, project execution, and organizational growth. His leadership has been instrumental in steering Avangrid through the complex challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, historic inflationary pressures, and supply chain disruptions that have affected the global energy sector.
Azagra’s tenure at Avangrid has been marked by his ability to implement strategic priorities that align with the broader goals of the Iberdrola Group. He built and empowered a resilient management team at Avangrid, ensuring that the company is well positioned for sustained success even as he transitions to lead the parent company. Under his leadership, Avangrid strengthened its presence in the renewable energy market, expanded project pipelines, and reinforced regulatory engagement at both state and federal levels.
Before his time at Avangrid, Azagra served as Chief Development Officer for Iberdrola, S.A. In that role, he spearheaded more than 120 corporate transactions with a combined valuation exceeding $120 billion. His work played a central role in the global expansion of Iberdrola, facilitating market entry and strategic partnerships in a diverse array of countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Greece, Sweden, and Poland.
Azagra’s influence extends beyond corporate boardrooms. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Neoenergia, S.A., a publicly traded company on the São Paulo Stock Exchange and a key member of the Iberdrola Group in Brazil. He is also part of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a major U.S. trade association representing electric utilities. Additionally, he holds a seat on the Board of Trustees of the Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut, reflecting his broader commitment to community development and public service.
Jose Antonio Miranda: Driving Innovation in Power Generation
As the newly appointed CEO of Avangrid, Jose Antonio Miranda brings a wealth of experience in energy infrastructure and power generation. Since October 2021, he has led Avangrid Power, the company’s renewable energy generation division, through a transformative phase that saw improved financial performance, disciplined project execution, and a substantial increase in capacity.
Under his leadership, Avangrid Power reached an impressive milestone—surpassing 10 gigawatts (GW) of installed generation capacity. This growth supports energy delivery to over 3.1 million customers across the United States and positions Avangrid as a major contributor to America’s clean energy transition.
Miranda’s career spans more than two decades in the global energy industry. Before joining Avangrid, he served as CEO of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy for the Americas region, where he also chaired the company’s boards in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. His leadership spanned key growth regions across North and Latin America, emphasizing wind power, technology development, and grid integration.
Earlier in his career, Miranda held top executive roles in China, serving as Chairman and CEO of Gamesa’s operations there. His tenure in Asia demonstrated his ability to lead complex projects in diverse regulatory and commercial environments. Before entering the renewable energy sector, Miranda held several senior positions within the transmission and distribution divisions of ABB, a global engineering firm, further enriching his technical and leadership credentials.
Miranda holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from ICADE at the Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Madrid and a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Oviedo in Spain. His international education and leadership background make him uniquely suited to guide Avangrid as it plays a pivotal role in advancing Iberdrola’s global sustainability goals.
Kimberly Harriman: A Policy Veteran at the Helm of Regulatory Strategy
As she assumes the role of Deputy CEO at Avangrid, Kimberly Harriman brings more than two decades of experience in public policy, energy regulation, and strategic engagement. Since joining Avangrid in December 2020, she has been a key architect of the company’s regulatory and governmental affairs strategy. Promoted to Senior Vice President in June 2022, Harriman has led state government relations and regulatory affairs across Avangrid’s electric and gas utility subsidiaries in New York, Connecticut, Maine, and Massachusetts, while also supporting development efforts for renewable energy projects in 22 states.
Harriman’s deep expertise in utility regulation, rate cases, siting, and public policy stems from her distinguished public service career in New York State. She previously served as Senior Vice President of Public and Regulatory Affairs at the New York Power Authority (NYPA), where she helped shape clean energy strategy and policy in one of the nation’s most ambitious climate-focused jurisdictions.
Earlier, she held key roles at the New York State Department of Public Service, including General Counsel. In this capacity, she oversaw legal reviews and decision-making in complex utility proceedings, prudence cases, and regulatory enforcement. She also served as an Assistant Counsel, contributing to critical state-level energy policy decisions, and later became an Administrative Law Judge, presiding over major utility rate cases and regulatory proceedings. Harriman also advised the New York Governor’s Office as a senior energy policy strategist, ensuring alignment between executive leadership and regulatory implementation.
Harriman is a graduate of Albany Law School of Union University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Economics from Siena College. Her experience and leadership will be instrumental in guiding Avangrid’s efforts to navigate the evolving policy landscape while continuing to deliver value to customers and stakeholders.
A New Chapter for Iberdrola and Avangrid
The appointment of Pedro Azagra as CEO of Iberdrola marks a new chapter for the global energy leader as it continues its mission to accelerate the global energy transition. Azagra’s strategic insight, transactional expertise, and commitment to sustainability will be essential as Iberdrola deepens its presence in international markets and builds the energy systems of the future.
At the same time, the internal leadership promotions at Avangrid underscore the company’s strategic readiness to carry forward its ambitious goals. With Jose Antonio Miranda and Kimberly Harriman at the helm, Avangrid is poised to expand its role in delivering clean, affordable, and resilient energy solutions across the United States.
