Wadie Habboush is an American entrepreneur, investor, and asset manager with over two decades of experience specializing in asset acquisition, management, and restructuring across the energy, infrastructure, and technology sectors. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of ENTRA1, an investment and development platform focused on special situations within the global energy, infrastructure, and advanced technology markets.
Educational and Professional Background
Wadie Habboush earned a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Accountancy from the Kogod School of Business at American University and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center. He began his career practicing corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in their London, New York, and Washington, D.C. offices.
Leadership at Habboush Group
As President and CEO of Habboush Group (HG), a global private investment firm, Habboush has led the company in managing proprietary assets and investments across the capital structure in the energy, infrastructure, technology, and real estate sectors. Under his leadership, HG has partnered with leading multinational corporations and publicly-listed financial institutions to acquire, develop, and manage assets with an estimated total value exceeding $6 billion.
Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives
Habboush has played a pivotal role in forming strategic alliances to advance clean energy solutions. In September 2022, NuScale Power Corporation and Habboush Group entered into an agreement to establish a “one-stop-shop” for the financing, investment, development, execution, and management of NuScale-powered projects.
Focus on Energy Transition and Advanced Technologies
With a commitment to addressing global energy demands, Habboush has been instrumental in deploying clean baseload power across North America to support critical technologies such as artificial intelligence and advanced power tech. His strategy aims to bridge the gap between traditional power systems and modern technological advancements, contributing to sustainable energy solutions.
