Speakers

Luba Kotzeva is the EMEA Head of Power, Utilities and Energy Transition and EMEA co-head of Infrastructure & Utilities for Deutsche Bank, with 26+ years of M&A, capital raising and sovereign advisory experience and a long legacy of nuclear advisory. Luba was previously in leadership roles at Lazard (3 years) and Rothschild (22 years). Notable advisory credentials in the nuclear space include investor role on the Sizewell C capital raise process (2021-2024), advised the Belgian Government on negotiations with Engie regarding the life extension of two existing nuclear power plants and transfer of provisions for back end nuclear liabilities (2021-2024), advised the Czech Government on the design of the Dykovany II support scheme (2019-20), Hungarian Government on Paks II including all EC approvals (2016-2021), advised Hitachi on Wylfa (2015-2019), advised CGNPC on HPC (2014-2016), Lithuanian government on Visaginas NPP (2010-2012) and on sale of British Energy for £12.5bn to EDF (2008-2009). Other notable sector experience includes advising Ofwat and UKGI in relation to Thames Water (2024), on sale of West Burton CCGT and operating BESS to TotalEnergies (2024), on sale of Shell’s home retail business to Octopus Energy (2023), on sale out of administration of Bulb customer book (2022), on Vattenfall’s €10.3bn acquisition of Nuon PLB (2007-9) and National Grid on its £5.9bn sale of four gas distribution networks (2003-2005). Luba educational background is as an Economist and Lawyer (Durham University joint honours).  

Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank provides financial services to companies, governments, institutional investors, small and medium-sized businesses and private individuals. Deutsche Bank was founded in 1870 to accompany German companies abroad. Today, it is the leading bank in Germany with a strong position in Europe, represented in 56 countries around the world and globally networked. The Investment Bank has comprehensive global offering, providing institutional and corporate clients with fixed income and currencies risk management and liquidity provision, leading financing capabilities, and a full suite of origination and advisory services. Expanding Deutsche Bank’s position as the Global Hausbank is at the heart of its growth strategy. As the leading bank in Germany with strong European roots and a global network offering a comprehensive product suite, Deutsche Bank aims to become the bank of choice for clients in all financial matters.