Mirella Valli serves as the HR Leader for the Grid Systems Integration (GSI) business line at GE Vernova, where she orchestrates the HR strategy and facilitates the business ramp-up for a global team of more than 3,200 employees across more than 50 countries. With over 15 years of international experience in the energy sector, Mirella has adeptly steered teams through numerous cycles, fostering sustainable growth through the cultivation of world-class talent and achieving transformational milestones.

Sal Gill heads Global Product Management for Transmission at GE Vernova’s Electrification business. Sal is responsible for developing and implementing the global transmission segment strategy, overseeing the commercial and technical operations of the portfolio, and leading the innovation, development, and launch of new products and solutions in grid reliability, renewable integration, and advanced analytics. Prior to GE Vernova, Sal held senior roles at SAS, ABB, S&C Electric, and Hubbell Inc., where he developed AI-driven energy solutions and led global business development teams.

Alan Swade is the Commercial Leader for North America Power Transmission business at GE Vernova’s Electrification setting commercial and business development strategies that support customers to modernize and expand their electrical networks with innovative products, including power transformers, air and gas insulated switchgear, power quality products and services. He joined GE Vernova in 1997 (former GE) as a Sales Account Manager for the Industrial Systems Solutions business selling Power Delivery and Drive Automation engineering services.

Todd Irwin is the Business Development Manager for GE Vernova’s Electrification High Voltage Circuit Breaker business for North America Region. He joined GE Vernova (AEG/Alstom Grid) in 1995 and has served with positions in field service, test engineering, inside sales, commercial management and business development. He is an GE Senior Expert, IEEE Senior Member, Member and Past Chair of IEEE PES Switchgear Committee, HVCB Subcommittee Member, CIGRE Member, Member (NEMA) SF6 & Alternatives Coalition and Chair of multiple IEEE PES Standards Working Groups.

Bertrand Portal is the Marketing Leader for the Power Transmission business at GE Vernova’s Electrification setting long-term goals and developing strategies that promote our products and services portfolio of Gas Insulated Substations, Air Insulated Switchgears, Power Transformers and Power Quality Product such as capacitors and reactors. In addition, Bertrand is leading the product management of SF6-free solution for the complete High Voltage Switchgear portfolio.

Jana Wignell is the Chief Quality, EHS, and Sustainability Officer at GE Vernova’s Electrification business. Jana has vast experience across a range of industries and enterprises, such as Volvo Car Corporation, Sandvik AB, and Volvo Group, where her last role was Vice President of Quality, EHS, and Sustainability. She began working for GE Vernova in 2021, taking on a leadership role in the heart of the decarbonization of energy. She holds a B.Eng.

Carl Barker joined GE Vernova’s Electrification business in Stafford, U.K. in 1989, initially working on the design and development of individual HVDC and SVC projects before becoming the System Design Manager responsible for all technical aspects of HVDC projects. He is currently a Consulting Engineer, providing technical support across many functions. Carl is also a Chartered Engineer in the U.K. and a member of the IET (U.K.), a Senior Member of the IEEE, a distinguished member of CIGRE B4, and a lecturer at many universities. He holds a B.Eng. from Staffordshire Polytechnic and an M.Sc.

Nicolas Gibergues is a Senior Executive and P&L Leader leading the Grid Automation business line within Electrification at GE Vernova, where he is responsible for shaping and executing the business strategy for the Grid Automation portfolio through the development, delivery, and servicing of advanced technologies. He started his career in the aerospace industry as an air traffic control field engineer in Cairo, Egypt.