Mentorship and Nurturing the Next Generation of Women Innovators: The Journey of Nicole and the Econic Earth Foundation
The world stands at a pivotal crossroads. As we confront growing challenges such as climate change, inequality, and resource depletion, the need for innovative and sustainable solutions has never been more urgent. For women innovators, the path is often full of barriers, from societal expectations to limited access to mentorship and opportunities. However, mentorship has…
Nexans, a global leader in electrification and sustainable energy solutions, has announced a major reorganization to support its next strategic cycle. Effective January 17, 2025, the restructuring positions the company to drive innovation and growth in the PWR-Grid and PWR-Connect markets under the leadership of an expanded Executive Committee. Among the key appointments, Elyette…
Last year's Power Panel Discussion brought together some of the brightest minds in the energy sector, and one of the standout speakers was Javiera McGuiggan from Cargill Bioindustrial. As the leader of Cargill's power systems business, Javiera shared her expertise on the rapidly changing dynamics of the power industry. A Surprising Surge in Demand Javiera…
Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) recently featured María Mura, Head of Southern Europe Origination at Nadara, who highlighted the expertise of women in the renewable energy sector. Mura believes women often possess more knowledge than their male counterparts. In an industry where men occupy 75% to 83% of leadership roles, women must excel and continuously…
CIGRE has announced the establishment of a new Joint Working Group (JWG A2/D1.74) dedicated to Online Moisture Monitoring of Transformers for Ageing Assessment. The group, led by Senja Leivo of Vaisala, aims to improve transformer performance and longevity through advanced moisture monitoring technologies.
The working group’s key objectives include collecting and analyzing data from moisture…
The wait is over! The latest issue of Women in Power Systems magazine, dedicated to championing the presence of women in influential roles within the power systems industry, is finally out. Packed with insightful articles and inspiring stories, this edition is set to redefine the narrative of gender representation in the field.
Thanks to the…
Interview with Khayakazi Dioka, the CIGRE Women in Energy international chair from 2018-2022 and join CIGRE to help continue growth to a diverse future.
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Welcome! You are the chair of Cigarette woman in Energy International. First of all, could you tell us a little about your history with Cigarette? Why did you join Cigarette…
Monika Sharma (right) from MIDEL Ester Transformer Fluids has been chosen as a mentor in IEEMA’s Women in Power chapter. Monika is pictured here accepting the position with Dr Mira Parasuram (left). IEEMA (the Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers Association), drives a ‘IEEMA Women in Power’ initiative. The concept is that career-oriented women in the power and energy…
TalentSprint, a global EdTech company and market leader in offering transformational deeptech programs, has announced the fifth edition of its Women Engineers (WE) program. This year, the program aims to identify, select, train, and nurture 200 first-year women engineering students across the country to become globally competitive software engineers. The program should offer 100% fee…
Tricia Breeger has been appointed as the new CEO of Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI), effective April 1, 2023. She is the first female CEO to be appointed throughout the Mitsubishi Electric Group Companies. As President since 2022, Breeger will now oversee business strategy, growth, and development while transitioning the company towards digitization and decarbonization. MEPPI serves the North American power systems, critical power and…
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Leah Courtney, a senior in Engineering, has been actively involved with the University’s Society of Women Engineers (SWE) chapter since her freshman year, currently serving as its president. SWE is a recognized student organization (RSO) that aims to promote women and gender minorities in STEM fields and create a supportive community on campus. Courtney has…
PPG has appointed Christine Camsuzou as Vice President, procurement and chief procurement officer (CPO), effective immediately. Camsuzou, who was previously interim CPO, will be responsible for leading PPG’s global procurement team, processes and strategy, and driving business success for the company. She has had global leadership responsibility within the procurement function for a decade and has played an instrumental role in implementing global sourcing strategies…