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INSEAD Energy Leadership Forum Davos
Wednesday 22 January 2025, Davos
The Great Energy Shift: From Cost to Strategic Resource
Wednesday 22 January, 14.00 to 15.45
Mountain Plaza Hotel, Davos Platz
Senior global leaders share insignts on how energy fundamentals and systemic thinking enhance resilience and competitiveness of business and society.
Discuss key questions facing your business today:
- How can your business and investment portfolio companies develop resilience to energy supply disruptions?
- How can systemic thinking and energy fundamentals shape sustainability?
- How can energy considerations strengthen policy making and governance?
Program
Session 1 – 14.00
Energy Strategy Rebooted: Connecting Supply, Demand, and Efficiency
Today, we must embrace a holistic approach and connect energy supply, demand, and efficiency. This session invites you to break free from the constraints of siloed thinking and dive into a world where energy decisions are woven into the very fabric of business strategy.
A no-nonsense debate with industry leaders to ignite a new era of strategic decision-making.
Speakers
- Reto Müller, Head of Energy Economics, SBB
- Gilbert Farina, VP Sales & Marketing, TVP Solar
- Brice Raisin, Vice President, GE Vernova’s Gas
- Power business Commercial Leader, EMEA
- Laszlo Horvath, International Business Development, Lyten
- Jacob Stedman, CEO, Blykalla
Moderator
Marco Montefiori, Founder and President, INSEAD Energy Club Switzerland
Session 2 – 14.40
Energy in the Boardroom
Hear from visionary leaders who have already embarked on this transformative journey. They’ll share how embedding energy considerations into the DNA of their organizations has not only bolstered resilience but also sharpened their competitive edge in a rapidly changing market landscape.
From rethinking processes to reimagining product design, these pioneers are proving that a deep understanding of energy dynamics can lead to sustainable growth.
Speakers
- Silvia Stefini, Board Member, Leonardo, Banca Popolare di Sondrio; Chair, Chapter Zero Italy
- Gerald Scheuer, Former Head of Global R&D for MV-Drives, ABB
- Bjørn Rici Andersen, Senior Vice President Operations and Technology, ROCKWOOL Group
- Caterina Mattle, Managing Director Investments, Energy Infrastructure Partners
Moderator
Dr. Lawrence Jones, Senior Vice President International Programs, Edison Electric Institute
Session 3 – 15:30
Energy Education and Closing Remarks
A call to action! Energy education is essential for the functioning of democratic processes and for an optimal allocation of resources into the energy system.
Speakers
- Elisabeth Rizzotti, Co-founder, Chief Operating Officer and MD Italy, Newcleo
- Regina Betz, Head of Center for Energy and the Environment, ZHAW
Moderator
Marco Montefiori, Founder and President, INSEAD Energy Club Switzerland
Tickets
INSEAD Alumni: CHF 200 – Register here
Non Alumni: CHF 250 – Register here
Registration closes 24 hours before the event.
Organizing Team
Marco Montefiori
MBA’05J
Energy Club President
Didier Duret
IDP-C’19Sep
Ursula Teubert
EMBA’12Dec
Lars Schernikau
MBA’96D
Alexander Stadelmann,
MBA’20D
Sponsors
