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Ionel Nechiti

Ionel Nechiti

Investment Director, Strategy Ventures, Aramco Ventures

Ionel Nechiti

Ionel Nechiti is an Investment Director at Aramco Ventures, based in Houston. He specializes in driving value creation through venture capital investing and portfolio management in the downstream/upstream oil and gas, energy eZiciency, advanced carbon materials, and renewable energy, specifically in the Western Hemisphere, targeting the identification and execution of global sourcing opportunities. 

With over 28 years of hands-on experience in the energy and technology sectors, Nechiti has spent twelve years in venture capital and equity investing, including eight years focused on roll-up acquisitions. He provides strong leadership in managing global business investments by promoting innovation, science, and sustainable growth.

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