The Great Energy Shift: from Cost to Strategic Resource
Wednesday, 22 January 2025

 

Get insights from senior global leaders on how energy fundamentals and systemic thinking enhance resilience and competitiveness of business and society.
 
During the event, we will cover some of these questions:

• 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? 

 

Programme

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. Join this exclusive no-nonsense debate with industry leaders and 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

15:45 Event ends
 

 

Key Facts
When: Wednesday,  22 January 2025 at 14:00-15:45 CET
Where: Mountain Plaza Hotel – Davos Platz
Tickets : INSEAD Alumni, CHF200 / Non Alumni, CHF250

Registration links: 
INSEAD Alumni: https://infomaniak.events/shop/OzbEd2H0Iy/
Non Alumni: https://lu.ma/1ja6swmi
Registration closes 24 hours before the event.
 
 

INSEAD Alumni Association Switzerland
Alexander Stadelmann, MBA’20D
Didier Duret, IDP-C’19Sep
Lars Schernikau, MBA’96D
Ursula Teubert, EMBA’12Dec
Marco Montefiori, MBA J05, President INSEAD Energy Club CH

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