Interview with Claudia Cosoreanu & Marco Simiano

Editor’s Note: At DISTRIBUTECH 2025, we interviewed successful thought leaders who help define what the energy transition is all about and where the power systems industry is heading. This is an excerpt from an interview with GE Vernova’s Chief Innovation Officer, Claudia Cosoreanu and GridBeatsTM Product Portfolio Executive, Marco Simiano. The full interview can be…

Perspective

Diving In Headfirst: My Journey into the Power Transmission & Distribution Events Industry

I'm really excited to tell you all that having gained a number of years of hugely enjoyable experience in the exhibitions industry working on Aircraft Interiors Expo, I have teamed up with my boss who created that show, Tony Robinson, and joined his newly formed company, Next Events & Conferences Ltd. Tony is referred to…

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…

Interviews

Interview with Megan Winchell, NovaSource Power

WPS: Megan, share with us why you chose power industry and who influenced you to help make that decision. Megan Winchell: Being from Oklahoma, energy is practically in your DNA. My paternal grandfather was a petroleum engineer, and my maternal grandfather taught mechanical power and technology at Oklahoma State. Growing up working in my grandpa’s…

Interviews

Interview with Javiera McGuiggan, Cargill Bioindustrials

Alan Ross: I am Alan Ross at DistribuTech 2025 in Dallas and my next guest, I am delighted to say, is Javiera McGuiggan, the Global Head of Power Systems, Bioindustrials at Cargill. Javi, since the last time we talked I see that you have changed job titles, correct? Tell me a little about that. Javiera…

Interviews

The H-J Family of Companies: How Women Executives are Energizing the Transformers Components Sector

The H-J Family of Companies is a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of products and solutions to the heavy electrical industry. These components support the transformer, switchgear, regulator, recloser and breaker industries, along with specialties in the utility market. Founded in 1969, H-J is headquartered outside of St. Louis, Missouri, USA. The company…

New Edition: Are Women in Power Really in Power?

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…

Interviews

Interview with Jeanette Southwood, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Strategic Partnerships, Engineers Canada

Jeanette, thank you very much for joining us today, with Women in Power Systems, and supporting our cause by sharing your knowledge with us. First, I wanted to say that your work and involvement with many organizations are really inspiring, not just for women, but for all of us and all of the people who…

Technology Spotlight

Thinking about sustainability as a user of power equipment

Technology Spotlight by Hiroko Isaji In 2011, Japan was hit by a large scaled earthquake off the coast of Tohoku region, which severely damaged its power facilities. In the case of oil-filled & insulated equipment such as transformers, there was a significant amount of oil spills and leakage due to the impact of earthquake and…

Up & Coming

Up and Coming – Aida Jahangir, Electrical Engineer

Up and Coming is our new column dedicated to highlighting the successes of young women in the power systems industry, be it students or young professionals. My name is Aida Jahangir. I am 33 years old and I am from Iran. I am a master’s degree holder in Electrical Engineering with five years of working…

Interview with Claudia Cosoreanu & Marco Simiano

Diving In Headfirst: My Journey into the Power Transmission & Distribution Events Industry

Mentorship and Nurturing the Next Generation of Women Innovators: The Journey of Nicole and the Econic Earth Foundation

Interview with Megan Winchell, NovaSource Power

Interview with Javiera McGuiggan, Cargill Bioindustrials

The H-J Family of Companies: How Women Executives are Energizing the Transformers Components Sector

New Edition: Are Women in Power Really in Power?

Interview with Jeanette Southwood, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Strategic Partnerships, Engineers Canada

Thinking about sustainability as a user of power equipment

Up and Coming – Aida Jahangir, Electrical Engineer

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