Gulnara Abdullina is a global renewable energy executive with over 18 years of experience in clean energy, specializing in market expansion, business transformation and sustainability leadership. She has held senior executive roles at two of the world’s largest solar manufacturers, overseeing multi-billion-dollar P&Ls and leading large, multifunctional teams across global and regional markets.

As Vice President Europe and later President, Europe Utility at LONGi Solar, Gulnara played a pivotal role in establishing LONGi as the market leader in Europe. She led a $2.9 billion business, positioning LONGi as an industry leader in responsible solar manufacturing.

At Jinko Solar, she spearheaded the company’s expansion across the Middle East and Africa, securing #1 market share, negotiating high-profile deals and navigating complex regulatory and commercial landscapes.

In 2024, Gulnara transitioned from corporate leadership to a portfolio career, serving boards and management of renewable energy companies, advising on growth strategy, business transformation, investor engagement, supplier management and ESG. She recently returned to an operating role as Head of International Growth at Contact Italia, the Italian market leader for solar mounting structures backed by a private equity fund, where she is spearheading the company’s international expansion strategy.

Gulnara has been recognized as “Businesswoman of the Year” (European CEO Awards 2023), named as one of the Startup Italia’s Unstoppable Women 2026, and featured among the “Top 50 Most Influential People in GCC Utilities Industry.” She frequently speaks at major sector events.

Gulnara holds a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics from Ural State Technical University (Russia) and an MBA from China Europe International Business School (CEIBS, Shanghai). She now resides in Italy with her family.