About

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Lidia Esther Aviles (DAS h.c.), ChFM, and Fellow (GAFM), a visionary bridging sustainability, strategy, and the arts to shape the future.
From the art and screen to global strategy tables, Lidia tells stories of transformation — whether through sustainability, poetry, or advisory frameworks.

Dr.habil. Lidia Esther Aviles (1987), born to protestant missionaries, her father, Rev. Ulises Aviles (R.I.P) and her mother, Dr. Dalia Ayala (NMD), both founders of Ministerio Retornando a las Escrituras (Ministry Returning to the Scriptures). Lidia grew up as a cross-cultural kid (CCK) from a multicultural background (NSEW), and as a Preacher’s kid (PK). She has a younger brother, Benjamin Aviles.

Dr. Aviles, is a globally recognized thought leader in sustainability through stewardship, strategic foresight, applied finance, and innovation policy. As Founder & CEO of AELSTONE, she leads global partnerships focused on SDG17, finance, and technological transformation. Her advisory scope spans institutions, firms, and sovereign ecosystems. She serves as Managing Partner at Futurewave, Board Member of its SICAV, and Expert assessing Proposal Projects (R&D) for EU funding (including prizes and tenders), and giving advice on specific issues.

A distinguished EU Climate Pact Ambassador since 2021, she has been consistently recognized as a Top Global Advisor, by IAOTP, and as a leading voice at major global fora, including COPs 27, 28, 29,  AI for Good, Energy & transport forums, such as Enlit, etc. Her influential thought pieces—such as co-authoring “AI for Economy”, interviews with World Leaders Magazine, Empire Magazine, The Female Factor, Zero One Hundred Podcast, Return on Insight, and Enlit —showcase her ability to bridge AI, sustainability, and future economic value.

She holds a Fellowship Designation in Finance and management, and honorary doctorates, in Seismology in Theoretical Physics, and DAS  in (applied sciences in Finance), and her expertise encompasses aviation (HAPS, SAF, Dual use-Defence, and operations),  strategic innovation, Pre-policy, tech, energy transition, and neuroplasticity. Dr. Aviles is a former Director of Operations at the Long Duration Energy Storage Council (LDES), and previously led digital and sustainability transformation across 134 global airports as Sustainability and Digitalization Lead at Skytanking.

A Top Tier advisor to top consultancies via Guidepoint, GLG, and AlphaSights, her published research and thought leadership continues to shape future strategies in energy, quantum, finance, and geopolitics through foresight.

AELSTONE is an official partner with the European Innovation Council, Allied for the Future – World Future Forum, AIM Global alliance on AI for Industry & manufacturing, UNIDO, Vision for Sustainable Africa, and to the Center for Sustainability and Climate (Saudi Arabia).

She is also a multilingual author, artist, and songwriter, with a unique ability to combine creativity and intellect. Her passion for storytelling is reflected in books, music, and film—adding narrative power to her global contributions.

With a robust international presence and deep expertise across investment, policy, and innovation ecosystems, Dr. Aviles is a sought-after strategic partner for building resilient, purpose-driven futures.

In December 2014, Lidia announced to follow a vegan diet against Animal Cruelty.

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Aviles is a Top Global Advisor & Expert, with a Foresight discipline practicioner record, and Vetted Sustainability Trusted Advisor EMEA.

“Art is how I shape cultural vision, while strategy is how I shape systemic change.”-Aviles

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