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Redefining Power: What It Means to Lead with Purpose in the Energy Sector

About Monika Monika Murugesan is the founder of APEX Specialist, a fractional executive advisory firm serving energy and climate tech companies. With over 20 years of leadership experience across SEL, Koch, and Schneider Electric, she is a board advisor, university lecturer, and a passionate advocate for inclusive, purpose-driven leadership in the power systems industry.…

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Women Trailblazers at the Heart of Sustainability

Aleezeh Shahid is a Consultant for Business Growth and Marketing Strategy at PTR Inc., where she provides strategic guidance on enhancing the company's market position and expanding its business footprint. Leveraging her expertise in brand management, public relations, and strategic communication, Aleezeh helps shape impactful growth initiatives. Previously, Aleezeh was the Brand and Strategic Communications…

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Interview with Claudia Cosoreanu & Marco Simiano
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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…

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

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Interview with Megan Winchell, NovaSource Power
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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…

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Interview with Javiera McGuiggan
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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…

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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…

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