George leads U.S. Business Development for Siemens Grid Software's Next Generation Grid Management team. In this role, he applies his electric utility leadership and advisory services experiences to engage customers in collaborative discussions with new product development. Prior to joining Siemens, George brings a long utility and advisory services career with proven success with the deployment of information technology and telecommunications systems; customer service and operations; energy efficiency and grid modernization programs; helping customers create reliable, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure to enable Intelligent Grids. Key interests in advanced energy topics include smart grids, distributed generation, energy storage, renewable energy, microgrids, and utility market restructuring.