Earlier this year, GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik wrote that helping to solve the energy challenges of tomorrow depends on the “gritty, never-give-up” hopefulness of its 75,000 employees. “What we’ve learned in our first historic year as GE Vernova is that the best way to do this starts on our factory floors, at the installed base, and in our research centers, all guided by a relentless sense of optimism in our capacity to create and lead positive change.”
These 10 bright lights at the company’s sites around the world embody this attitude. Here are what they had to teach us in 2025. Click on their names to read more about them.
“We don’t need a perfect solution. What we need is [an energy transition] solution that works in the time frame we have. It should be all hands on deck. We’ve got to make this happen.”
—Rajib Datta, chief engineer of power electronics, GE Vernova Advanced Research (Niskayuna, New York)
“There’s a saying in Africa. ‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.’”
—Miguel Vicedo, global sales leader, GE Vernova Gas Power (Houston, Texas)
“Talented people are leaving companies after just a few years. We need conscious leaders who harness creativity, allowing people to feel safe in their jobs and enjoy their work.”
—Claudia Blanco, chief innovation and artificial intelligence officer, Electrification Systems (Barcelona)
“Stay curious and passionate and you will continue to navigate obstacles and keep pushing ahead.”
—William Tan, senior robotics and autonomous systems engineer, GE Vernova Advanced Research Center (Niskayuna, New York)
“Robotics and automation will certainly play a role in increasing our capacity … They enable more consistent quality and increase the lifespan of our products, which has an important impact on sustainability.”
—Matias Opazo, supply chain strategist, GE Vernova (Cambridge, Massachusetts)
“Be scientifically curious about why something is done the way it is. When the answer is ‘This is how it has always been done,’ digging deeper into understanding the drivers for that decision will help validate whether there is an opportunity to innovate.”
—Veena P., electrical systems technology manager, GE Vernova Advanced Research Center (Bengaluru, India)
“If I needed to ship 40 units last week, I start with the facts: Did we deliver? Where did we miss? Why did we miss? Lean methodology gives us structure and clarity — and it helps us move faster.”
—Julia Vey, global leader for planning and logistics, GE Vernova Onshore Wind (Salzbergen, Germany)
“Half the picture of being an engineer is sitting behind a computer solving problems. But there’s also the critical element of talking to people and pushing the industry forward.”
—Lisa Berry, decarbonization and data center technology director for the Americas, GE Vernova Gas Power (Atlanta)
“With customers, you’re not just selling a product, you’re really exploring what their challenges are. How do you craft a solution that’s going to work?”
—Jackie Chimiak, commercial sales leader, Onshore Wind Repower and Services (Schenectady, New York)
“No matter what I’m working on, I know what it means when we say GE Vernova is providing the energy to change the world.”
—Darius Zanjani, head of engineering, procurement, and construction partnering, GE Vernova Gas Power (Zurich) (pictured at right)