BRG Energy & Climate Practice Adds Managing Director Franco Ciulla

HOUSTON, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global expert services and consulting firm BRG announced today that Franco Ciulla has joined the firm's Houston office as managing director in the Energy & Climate practice.

A seasoned petroleum engineer and corporate strategy consultant with over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, Ciulla brings deep expertise in commercial growth strategy, commercial risk assessment, merger and acquisition (M&A) transaction support, capital infrastructure evaluation and operational excellence across the entire energy value chain, from oil and gas production and processing through clean fuels, power utilities and renewable energy.

"We're excited to welcome Franco to the team," said Chris Goncalves, chair of BRG's Energy & Climate practice. "Franco's decades of expert strategic and transactional experience will be instrumental in helping our energy clients successfully navigate their increasingly complex and multifaceted business challenges. His expertise in energy investment, M&A diligence and support, energy growth and operational strategy greatly enhances our ability to serve a wide variety of energy clients in the fast-changing market and policy environment."

Ciulla has played a pivotal role in shaping strategic plans for several top-100 service companies in the energy industry and is widely recognized for his leadership in corporate strategy and M&A transaction support. His practice spans critical energy subsectors, from conventional energy sources and production to emerging areas and clean fuels, including power generation and renewables.

"As the energy sector continues to evolve, the need for sophisticated, forward-thinking advisory services has never been greater," said Tri MacDonald, principal executive officer and president of BRG. "Our commitment to investing in this space reflects this state of play, and Franco's expertise will enhance our ability to provide the strategic guidance for organizations to succeed in today's energy landscape."

At BRG, Ciulla will focus on driving operational improvements, delivering corporate energy strategy, managing M&A transactions and advising on infrastructure investments. He will collaborate closely with clients to identify growth opportunities, evaluate investment decisions, optimize operations and navigate financial and regulatory challenges.

"I'm thrilled to join such a dynamic, diverse and skilled team of practitioners," said Ciulla. "BRG's extensive capabilities across the energy sector and deep client relationships will be invaluable to the growth of my practice."

Ciulla holds an MBA from The University of Texas at Dallas and a BS in petroleum engineering from Universidad Central de Venezuela. He is fluent in English, Spanish and Italian.

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SOURCE BRG