Natalia Fabra

Natalia Fabra

Leading Economist in Energy Markets, Climate Transition & Industrial Organisation

Core Intelligence Domain: Economics
Location: Madrid, Spain | Languages: English, Spanish
Representation: Represented globally by PSpeakers Global Intelligence

Natalia Fabra is a globally distinguished economist and leading authority on energy markets, industrial organisation, and the macroeconomic frameworks driving the global transition to a low-carbon economy. As a Professor of Economics at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and the Founder and Head of EnergyEcoLab, she provides unparalleled strategic foresight into how climate policies, energy pricing, and competition dynamics intersect to shape market stability, regulatory environments, and corporate strategy at the highest levels.

Throughout her career, Professor Fabra has operated at the critical nexus of rigorous academic research and high-level policy advising. Her proprietary frameworks for understanding market power in electricity markets and the optimal design of environmental policies are utilised by leading regulatory bodies across Europe. She serves as a prominent member of the Economic Advisory Group on Competition Policy (EAGCP) for the European Commission, providing strategic counsel on industrial competitiveness, antitrust issues, and market regulation. Previously, she served on the Economic Affairs Advisory Council to the Spanish Government, shaping national economic responses and long-term sustainability frameworks.

Recognised for her groundbreaking empirical and theoretical contributions, Natalia has been awarded two highly prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Grants—both a Consolidator Grant and an Advanced Grant—to analyse the socio-economic impacts of the energy transition. Her work has earned her the Sabadell Herrero Prize for Best Young Spanish Economist, and her research is extensively published in the world’s leading economic journals. As an international thought leader, she continuously informs C-suite executives, institutional investors, and policymakers on the structural shifts required to achieve net-zero targets without compromising economic competitiveness.

Primary Speaking Topics & Strategic Focus Areas

• The Economics of the Energy Transition: Navigating the macroeconomic shifts, investment requirements, and market designs essential for decarbonising the global economy.
• Energy Market Design and Regulation: Analysing electricity pricing mechanisms, market power, and regulatory frameworks required to integrate renewable energy sources efficiently.
• Climate Policy and Corporate Foresight: Understanding the socio-economic impacts of carbon pricing, emissions trading, and green subsidies on industrial competitiveness.
• Competition Policy & Industrial Organisation: Strategic insights into antitrust regulations, market dominance, and the evolving regulatory landscape in Europe.
• Macroeconomic Impact of Green Investments: Evaluating how ESG mandates and sustainable finance drive innovation and reshape long-term corporate valuation.

Key Takeaways

• Equip leadership teams with proprietary macroeconomic insights into the forces driving global energy markets and climate policy.
• Anticipate regulatory shifts and competition policies shaping the European and global industrial landscape.
• Integrate robust economic frameworks to successfully navigate the financial and structural realities of the transition to a net-zero economy.