Gabriel Valdez is a Product Management leader with over 25 years of experience driving the development of high-tech products. He is passionate about market-driven innovation and leveraging technology to accelerate the energy transition. He currently leads Product Management for Asset Monitoring and Communication (AMC) at GE Vernova, where he focuses on Distribution Automation and smart-grid technology.

Before joining GE Vernova, Gabriel served as Head of 5G Product Solutions at Nokia, leading the development and global market introduction of the first 5G mobile radio products. Prior to that, he led Radio and Site Solutions Product Management at Alcatel-Lucent, overseeing the company’s 2G, 3G, and 4G radio portfolio.

Throughout his career, Gabriel has played a pivotal role in bringing hundreds of innovative products to market, serving millions of users worldwide. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM), a master's degree in electrical engineering from Cornell University, and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business.