Speakers

Del Misenheimer serves as the Vice President of Grid Automation, Grid 
Solutions at GE Vernova, where he leads the strategic vision for a global 
portfolio that spans substation automation, protection & control, secure 
communications, and digital grid intelligence.

With a deep-rooted understanding of the utility, data center, and industrial 
sectors, Del brings decades of leadership experience in delivering power 
system innovations that meet evolving grid demands. His focus spans 
advanced equipment, edge computing, and software-driven automation—
enabling utilities to enhance resilience, reliability, and efficiency across 
transmission and distribution networks.

Prior to joining GE Vernova, Del served as President of Gates Corporation, 
where he led targeted growth initiatives in the global aftermarket sector, 
emphasizing operational excellence and customer-centric innovation. He 
began honing his expertise in business transformation, go-to-market 
strategy, and global operations management within the power sector in his 
earlier executive roles at Eaton Corporation / Cooper Industries and ABB (now 
Hitachi Energy).

A passionate advocate for digital transformation, he has consistently helped 
organizations adapt to complex regulatory environments and deliver 
sustainable, future-ready energy solutions.

Whether leading global teams or collaborating with utility executives and 
policy makers, Del remains focused on one goal: driving innovation that 
empowers customers to build a cleaner, smarter, and more resilient grid