Chris Gerber
Advisory Board Member CWIEME Berlin
Chris Gerber is a former Transformer OEM CEO with noticeable experience in the transformer industry having worked for some of the most significant independent transformer companies in Europe. He served on numerous corporate boards in the EU.
He has worked for and with some of the most noticeable transformer utilities in Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
His experience in Mergers & Acquisitions in the transformer industry and his recent research on M&A in the transformer industry conducted in collaboration with Transformers Magazine ensures unique insights into this specialized field.
He is amongst others a former university lecturer in business and marketing management and holds degrees from the University of Pretoria (South Africa) and the VUB in Brussels, Belgium. He is also the author of several published articles on the transformer industry covering both managerial and technical topics.
He is the Managing Partner and founder of Genesiss Consulting and a member of the Virtual Advisory Board. He is furthermore an advisor to Power Technology Research, specializing in commercial energy market related research topics and STS Capital, specializing in extra ordinary Mergers and Acquisition transactions
2025 Agenda Sessions
Panel Discussion Driving Sustainability: Collaborative Approach Decarbonising the Transformer Supply
After the success of the 2024 panel, CWIEME is proud to continue to be at the forefront of innovation, setting the tone for critical discussions on sustainability.
This panel will delve deeper into the green transformation in the steel, copper, aluminium, and oil industries, exploring how these changes are shaping the future of the transformer supply chain. With perspectives from both OEMs and utilities, the session will highlight strategies for achieving climate neutrality and fostering greener practices throughout the sector.
- Overview of the green transformation in steel, copper, and oil industries and its ripple effect on the transformer supply chain
- How utilities (end-users) are influencing the demand for more sustainable transformer solutions and their role in decarbonizing the sector
- Best practices for OEMs and utilities in achieving climate neutrality and reducing carbon footprints throughout the transformer lifecycle
- Exploring how perceptions of "green" are evolving from today’s standards to future expectations for environmentally conscious products and technologies.
Wednesday 04 June 11:45 - 12:30 Central Stage
Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
After the success of the 2024 panel, CWIEME is proud to continue to be at the forefront of innovation, setting the tone for critical discussions on sustainability.
This panel will delve deeper into the green transformation in the steel, copper, aluminium, and oil industries, exploring how these changes are shaping the future of the transformer supply chain. With perspectives from both OEMs and utilities, the session will highlight strategies for achieving climate neutrality and fostering greener practices throughout the sector.
- Overview of the green transformation in steel, copper, and oil industries and its ripple effect on the transformer supply chain
- How utilities (end-users) are influencing the demand for more sustainable transformer solutions and their role in decarbonizing the sector
- Best practices for OEMs and utilities in achieving climate neutrality and reducing carbon footprints throughout the transformer lifecycle
- Exploring how perceptions of "green" are evolving from today’s standards to future expectations for environmentally conscious products and technologies.
