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AES Bulgaria recognized as best employer in Bulgaria
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LEADERSHIP MATTERS
andres june 6 2013
A Message from CEO Andrés Gluski: Focusing on our strategy for success 

Earlier this week, AES issued two press releases that demonstrate how we continue to focus on our strategy for long-term success. The first announced a strategic partnership with La Caisse du dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) in IPALCO, a  wholly-owned subsidiary of AES which owns IPL, our integrated utility in Indiana. In our second press release, we announced a significant increase in our dividend payment to our shareholders.

Monthly CIO Cybersecurity Message from Elizabeth Hackenson


In this month's CIO Cybersecurity message, Elizabeth reminds us as we prepare for the holidays and holiday travel, we must remember that cyber criminals don't take vacations. She shares tips tips to help you protect yourself, your family, and AES from falling victim to a cyber-attack during the holidays. If you have any questions about staying safe online over the holidays, please contact your local IT support team.  

AES Appoints Bernerd Da Santos Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

 

On Monday, December 15, AES announced that Bernerd Da Santos has been appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2015. Bernerd has been serving as Acting Chief Operating Officer since December 1. Since joining AES in 2000, Bernerd has held several positions, including Chief Financial Officer of Global Finance Operations, Managing Director of Finance for Latin America, Chief Financial Officer of Latin America and Africa and Chief Financial Officer of Global Utilities.
WIN EVERY WEEK
AES Bulgaria recognized as best employer in Bulgaria 

AES Bulgaria, part of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Strategic Business Unit was recognized by Aon Hewitt as one of the Best Employers in Bulgaria. Four AES Bulgaria businesses, TPP AES Galabovo, the Waste Disposal Facility, Saint Nikola Wind Farm and the EMEA Services Office were ranked fourth in the medium and large-scale companies category following a study that measures employee satisfaction and engagement. AES Bulgaria received a similar award from Aon Hewitt in 2012. 
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TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL
 

AES Brazil is taking it to the next level

 

In mid-September, 140 leaders from AES Brazil attended SPARK 14 Taking It to the Next Level meeting. The two-day event was held at the auditorium of AES Brazil's Headquarters, in São Paulo. During the meeting the leaders reviewed the local strategic planning and participated in a workshop to asses the main aspects of improvement in relation to our culture in the Group's businesses in Brazil. 
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New Market Business Leader for Bulgaria 

 

This week, AES Bulgaria announced that its Managing Director, Peter Lithgow, will step down from his position effective January 19, 2015.  Olivier Marquette has been appointed as the new AES Bulgaria Managing Director. Peter has worked with AES Bulgaria since 2005. 
BEHIND THE MWs
 

Light at the end of the tunnel

 

Lots of things can be found underground like streams, tree roots and even music. At AES, 90% of Alto Maipo, one of our construction projects in the Andes Strategic Business Unit (SBU), can also be found underground in a 67 KM tunnel system with two power caverns. The Alto Maipo project, located in Chile, is a 531 MW run-of-river hydro project comprised of two integrated run-of-river hydroelectric power stations: 264 MW Central Alfalfal II and 267 MW Central Las Lajas.
ALWAYS ON FOR SAFETY 
 

Raul Matla Is Always On for Safety


Raul Matla Cessa is Always On for Safety. For nearly 14 years, Raul has worked at AES Merida III, a gas generation facility in Mexico, part of the Mexico, Caribbean and Central America (MCAC) Strategic Business Unit (SBU). As an Electrical Supervisor, Raul has led high risk level activities related to changing battery banks without having safety or environmental incidents. His outstanding personal safety record is a result of putting safety first, following safety standards and solving issues by mitigating risks. 
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