Global Edison was founded to fill energy demands in Asia and Africa. It has a diverse leadership with backgrounds in finance, engineering, construction, environment, and more. This allows them to quickly assess opportunities and efficiently complete projects.
Leaders have experience developing early projects in challenging locations like China, Iran, Iraq, and more. They bring innovative global solutions.
The company focuses on sustainable, environmentally friendly projects while also being efficient. Current projects include power plants in Afghanistan, Ghana, and Nigeria through the Power Africa initiative.
3. Rod Johnson
President and CEO
Focuses on Financial
And Environment
Aspects of the
project
Alex Mason
Vice-President
Business Development
Over 20 years
Experience in
Afghanistan, Asia
and Africa
Sang Jun PARK
Executive Vice President
Focusing on Consortium
Building for Turnkey
Projects in Middle East,
Asia, South America and
Africa
Philip Brown
Vice President
Technology
Brings over 20 years
of successful power
sourcing technology
to the team.
4. Leadership with a Broad Experience Base:
Global Edison was founded by a group of international businessmen
with the purpose of filling the energy demands of Asia and Africa. The
founders bring together a diverse set of backgrounds in finance, project
development, architecture, engineering, construction, environmental
conservation, government relations, security, technology, logistics and
management.
The scope of these broad disciplines concentrated in Global Edison’s
leadership allows the company to quickly assess opportunities and act
with limited outside services resulting in fast, efficient, consistent, and
knowable response to opportunities and challenges that arise.
The bottom line is that projects are completed faster at a lower cost and
with fewer challenges resulting in a lower cost to produce electricity and
at an earlier date.
5. Experience in Early Challenging Business
Environments:
The companies leadership has established history of early project
development in a wide range of countries and often in challenging times
China (1983), Kazakhstan (1994), Thailand (1997), Iran (1995), Iraq
(1998), Azerbaijan (1992), Russia (1992), Afghanistan (1995) and Nigeria
(1976). World wide experience brings our clients the best and most
innovative worldwide solutions.
6. Environment Balanced with Business
An approach from the top:
While developing projects the company’s founders have set records not
only for amount of finance raised, speed of project development but
also with agencies such as the United States EPA for environmentally
cleanest and most responsible projects on record as early as 1978.
“Green” is a path the founders have walked for over 30 years. A fast
efficient project can and must also be sustainable and conscious of the
environmental and social impacts that it may generate. Global Edison’s
President holds one of the world first degrees ever granted in
Environmental Design from the school of Architecture at Texas A&M in
1971 in addition to a degree in International Finance.
7. Mission:
Global Edison is committed to being a leader in the Asia power and
energy sector by being first to the challenge and bringing the fastest
solution and most affordable turnkey solution to the table.
Global Edison pledges to protect the health and safety of our
employees, safeguard the environments where we work, and support
the communities and the counties where we do business.
Global Edison is committed to honest, ethical and fair international
business practices conforming to local customs and traditions as well as
applicable laws and regulations. Through our legacy of responsible
experienced leadership, we will continue to do our part to build a better
world for all wherever we go and in whatever we do.
8. Executive Qualifications and Experience
Overview
Global Edison Corporation (GEC) is an international energy company
headquartered in Irving, Texas providing turnkey services for the power
generation industry, including installation, commissioning and
maintenance services to customers that construct, operate and utilize
energy systems.
9. HistoryGlobal Edison Corporation means trust, confidence and stands for surpassing client expectations.
Management strength stems from several hundred man-years of experience amongst our management
in the implementation of Power Projects.
With GEC offices in Irving, Texas USA , and representative offices elsewhere in the world and the rich
experience and technological know-how of its management and its close interactions with all major
Power Plant Manufacturers, networking and resources GEC is a reliable partner to serve the market. The
successful execution of EPC contracts in South America, Asia and Africa remains a hallmark of the GEC
team’s strategy. The team has been involved in execution of a number of fast track EPC Power Projects.
A professionally managed and owned enterprise with its management team possessing decades of
proven track record of successfully delivering Power Project management, engineering, refurbishment,
plant maintenance, O&M and turnkey solutions to clients in the US and around the world.
GEC provides reliable and competitive services to clients, with a view to narrow the widening gap between
demand and supply fueled by today’s unprecedented upturn in the Electrical Power Sector.
The Company offers a “one stop shop” for project development and management, value added services,
equipment supply, construction and related services in the Power Sector.
10. Project Management
GEC team has a proven track record of successfully managing projects within the
defined scope, budget, quality, time and safety parameters of the project.
Over the years the management team has been involved in evolving and implementing
various project management and control systems enabling sharp focus on cost and
schedule control during plant construction and maintenance or other jobs undertaken
by GEC.
The GEC management team has carried out successful execution of Power Plants as an
equipment provider and as an EPC contractor. We have an integrated IT based system
to estimate and execute projects under quality and cost control.
Our team has operated internationally in all avenues of project implementation as
general contractors, maintenance and turn around planners and executors of Power
projects and EPC solution providers.
11. Capabilities
Global Edison Corp has the capability to offer complete Engineering Procurement and
Construction (EPC) up to and including commissioning, start-up testing and handover to the
customer. Global Edison Group also offers Operation and Maintenance services, experience
within our Company totals over 40 Years in the Power Industry, The staff has been involved in
many national and international projects that includes the installation of Large Combined Cycle
Gas Turbine Power Plants, Global Edison Group have personnel with extensive engineering,
sales and operation experience in the various areas of expertise, such as:
Environmental Permitting
Renewable Energy
Operation and Maintenance
Steam Turbine Generating (STG) Systems.
Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG).
Boilers for Power Generation using a wide
variety of fuels.
Waste-to-Energy Systems.
Bio-Mass Power Generating Systems.
Greenfield Development
Build Own/Operate Transfer Projects
Cogeneration Systems
Engineered Solutions
Thermal Modeling
Financial Engineering
Turnkey Projects
Project Management
Power Purchase Agreement Negotiations
Fuel Supply Contracts
12. Phillip Brown
Vice President & Chief
Technical Officer
30 years of
experience
Co-Founder of Global Edison Corporation.
Mr. Brown brings thirty years of successful experience
providing fiscal, strategic and operations leadership in
uniquely challenging situations.
Dynamic, results-oriented leader with a strong track record
of performance in turnaround and high-paced organizations.
Utilize keen analysis and insights and team approach to
drive organizational improvements and implementation of
best practices. Superior interpersonal skills, capable of
resolving multiple and complex (sales, human resources,
legal, financial, operational) issues and motivating staff to
peak performance.
Additional areas of expertise include:
Strategy, Vision & Mission Planning, Finance, Budgeting &
Cost Management, Sales &Marketing Leadership, Public
Relations & Media Affairs, Profitability & Cost Analysis,
Policy & Procedure Development, Programs, Services &
Products, Government Regulations & Relations, Human
Resources Management, Contract Negotiations & Strategic
Alliances, Team Building & Performance Improvement.
PROFILE OF KEY TECHNICAL PERSONNEL
13. Ernesto P. Kohan
Vice President
36 years of
experience
Mr. Kohan has extensive experience in the business
development of Power Generation projects and in the
management and engineering of power generation,
natural gas and the power utility business in the US and in
foreign markets. Has held executive positions where he
managed Build Own and Transfer (BOT), engineering and
sales organizations involved in heavy power generation
equipment and systems such as the General Electric Co.,
Solar Turbines International (a Caterpillar company), the
Turbosystems International Division of Sulzer EscherWyss,
Ltd., ENI Cogeneration, the New York State Electric & Gas
Corporation, the MetroGas, S. A. (Argentina) Division of
British Gas, the Entergy Power Group and International Gas
Consultants Inc. He holds an MSEE in Electromechanical
Engineering-Major in Power degree from the University of
Buenos Aires, Argentina and an MS in Operations Research
from Union College, New York, and is a registered
Professional Engineer in New York and Texas.
PROFILE OF KEY TECHNICAL PERSONNEL
14. Raul E. Arrondo
Vice President
35 years of
experience
Mr. Arrondo has extensive experience in the business
development of Power Generation projects and in the
management, strategic planning and engineering of
independent power generation and cogeneration projects
in the US and abroad. He has held top executive positions
with engineering, development, sales and service
organizations in power generation such as Grove Energy
Systems, R. B. Grove, Inc. and represented manufacturers
such as Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Mirrless Blackstone,
Cummins/Onan, Perkins (a Caterpillar Company) and John
Deere. Has developed independent power projects in
conjunction with Suez/Tractebel, Enron, Destec-AES,
Centrans Energy, Ormat and King Ranch Power Corp. Mr.
Arrondo holds a BSEE degree with a major in Power from
the University of Miami, Florida, USA, and is a Certified
Cogeneration Professional (AEE).
PROFILE OF KEY TECHNICAL PERSONNEL
15. Giovanni Antonietta
Director of Business
Development
16 years of
experience
Mr. Antonietta has considerable experience in the
management of Engineering, Procurement and
Construction (EPC) power generation and oil and gas
projects and international turn-key operations, including
executive managing of project design, engineering,
budgeting, logistics, purchasing, contracting, project
management, technical review, ISO 9000 auditing and
documentation, commissioning. He has held management
position internationally with Caterpillar/Pantropic Power,
Energy International, Teledyne Electronic, COTEMA and
PETROBRAS. Mr. Antonietta holds a BSME from
Universidade Santa Ursula in Brazil and Post Graduate
studies in Engineering Management at the University of
California, San Diego, USA and is a Certified ISO 9000
Quality Auditor.
PROFILE OF KEY TECHNICAL PERSONNEL
16. Boni Garofalo
Director of Special Projects
41 years of
experience
Mr. Garofalo has an extensive experience in top
management positions with power utility companies such
as CA La Electricidad de Caracas (ELECAR) and CALIFE in
Venezuela, executive positions with manufacturers,
installation, construction and service companies such as
Generadores de Vapor CA, Turbinas y Generadores CA
(TURGENCA), Transformadores Caracas SA (TRANSCASA)
and main power consultant to Enron. His experience
includes the executive management and development of
major turn-key utility and independent power generation
projects and their subsequent operation and maintenance.
Mr. Garofalo holds an MS from AOTS, Tokyio, Japan, a BSIE
from Universidad Catolica Andres Bello, Caracas,
Venezuela with an Electromechanical Minor and Post-
Graduate studies in Generation Protection, Substation
Design, Transmission and Distribution Power Lines,
Administration and Finance at the University of Missouri,
Rolla, MS, USA.
PROFILE OF KEY TECHNICAL PERSONNEL
17. Andres Jaramillo
Director of Projects
16 years of
experience
Mr. Jaramillo has 16 years of International Gas and Steam
turbine maintenance and installation services management
experience. He has held a wide range of positions starting
from Field Engineer to Service Director for an international
region within the power generation structure of General
Electric. He brings significant experience with labor
management and technical resources management and
solid equipment knowledge which makes him an
experienced project manager within the turbine power
generation segment. His experience in the administrative
management of an installation and services business
provide him the tools to plan, execute and close out
projects successfully. He holds a Bachelors Degree in
Business Administration from Florida international
University along with Petroleum Engineering studies in his
native Colombia.
PROFILE OF KEY TECHNICAL PERSONNEL
18. Jose Benitez
Director of Engineering
32 years of
experience
Mr. Benitez has an extensive experience in Engineering,
first as a professor and later as a consultant responsible for
the design and construction of a wide variety of power
generation projects internationally. His experience includes
management or advisory positions with CAE Ltd Colombia,
ECOPETROL, ECOGAS, Transmetano, Gas Natural S. A.,
PROMIGAS, Cerro Matoso, all in Colombia, and has
designed and built major power plants in Colombia, Peru,
Honduras, Surinam and the Dominican Republic. Mr.
Benitez holds degrees in Nuclear Engineering from the
University of Havana, Cuba and the Moscow Power
Institute, Russia, and anMS degree from the Polytechnical
University of Madrid, Spain. He is a Distributed Generation
and Cogeneration Cerfified Professional (AEE) and a Senior
Member of the ASME.
PROFILE OF KEY TECHNICAL PERSONNEL
19. Project Development: including Front End
Engineering and Design (FEED), Financial
Modeling, Power Purchase Agreements,
Tariffs and Financing:
Global Edison Corporation
Project Construction: including Operation
and Maintenance: SK E&C, POSCO, Daelim,
Doosan, Daewoo, Hyundai, BHI Boilers,
KEPCO and Abengoa.
20. Our company incorporates brand new, unused surplus,
remanufactured, overhauled or used powergenerating
equipment and related equipment including
21. PROJECTS
300 Megawatt Mine
Mouth
Power Plant for Kabul,
Afghanistan
and Copper Mine
development
300 ton per day
Urea.
Plant at Qala Jangi
and 48MW Power
Plant at Kud Bergh,
Afghanistan.
240 Megawatt
Crude and Natural
Gas fueled Power
Plant and Gas
Treatment plant at
Jarquduk.
40. RECENT PROJECTS
970 Megawatt Power Plant, CORPOELEC PLANA TERMOELECTRICA CUMANA
ANTONIO JOSE DE SUCRE Engineering, Procurement and Construction Proposal
42. CURRENT PROJECTS: PRESIDENT OBAMA – POWER AFRICA
Mission: Double Electricity in Sub-Sahara Africa in 5 years.
43. CURRENT PROJECTS: PRESIDENT OBAMA – POWER AFRICA INITIATIVE
1,500 MEGAWATT FAST TRACK POWER PLANTS – Anambra, NIGERIA
44. GLOBAL EDISON CORPORATION CONSORTIUM
CAN SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
- COMBINED CYCLE GAS TURBINE POWER PLANTS
- REFINERY DESIGN, EXPANSION AND CONSTRUCTION
Full Turnkey Project
- Design - Finance - Construction - Operation & Maintenance
- LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS: Liquification, Storage, Terminal
- TANK FARMS AND OIL TERMINALS
45. Contact Us
Please contact us by email, fax or phone at the numbers listed below.
Global Edison
415 East Airport Freeway
4th Floor
Irving, TX 75062
U.S.A.
Rod Johnson, President
Telephone: +1 972 261 0000
Direct: +1 972 261 2000
Fax: +1 972 261 1111
Rjohnson@GlobalEdison.com