IRENA to appoint new Director-General in January 2027

16 October 2026, 18:16 (UTC+4)
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Members of the 32nd meeting of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Council have recommended two candidates for the position of IRENA Director-General to the Agency’s Assembly – María Fernanda Suárez Londoño and Wael Aboulmagd.

The decision follows the Council’s consideration of presentations and additional information from four shortlisted candidates.

The new Director-General will be officially appointed at the 17th session of the IRENA Assembly, taking place from January 9 to 11, 2027, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Director-General serves a four-year term, renewable once.

The current Director-General’s term will conclude in April 2027.