Marcel Hilgers
Vice President Customers, Markets & Technology thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel
Marcel believes in listening to his customers and creating solutions to serve their true needs. With over 20-year experience in global steel business, and thereof more than 10 years serving the transformer industry, he now works intensely on the green transformation of both, steel and transformers.
Marcel leads the sales, technical customer engineering and communications team at thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel – the European and Indian market leader in grain oriented electrical steel.
His key priority today is to inform the electricity industry about options to decarbonize the grid and to form alliances across raw material suppliers, transformer makers and electric utilities.
2024 Agenda Sessions
Panel Discussion: Driving Sustainability: Decarbonising The Transformer Supply Chain
On this panel the panellists will delve deep into the strategies and sustainable practices in the steel, copper and oil industry.
• Explore the green transformation in the steel, copper, and oil industries and its significant influence on the sustainability of the transformer supply chain.
• Discover strategies for reaching climate neutrality in these sectors and the existing sustainable practices implemented to foster greener product lines.
• Gain insights into the changing interpretations of 'green' from present perceptions to future prospects.
Tuesday 14 May 15:10 - 15:55 Central Stage
Transformers Market Trends & Innovations
On this panel the panellists will delve deep into the strategies and sustainable practices in the steel, copper and oil industry.
• Explore the green transformation in the steel, copper, and oil industries and its significant influence on the sustainability of the transformer supply chain.
• Discover strategies for reaching climate neutrality in these sectors and the existing sustainable practices implemented to foster greener product lines.
• Gain insights into the changing interpretations of 'green' from present perceptions to future prospects.
Central Stage Europe/London
The Need for Collaborative Approaches: Securing a Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chain for Transfo
Joint industrial projects and shared learning are advocated as essential for shaping supportive frameworks and ensuring a sustainable and resilient supply chain amid the energy transition. The pivotal role of electrical steel in advancing towards a sustainable future, emphasizing resilience and collaboration in the supply chain. It highlights efforts within the steel industry to adopt eco-friendly methodologies, reduce CO2 emissions, and foster green lead markets.
- GOES
- Green lead markets
- Joint approaches
- Sustainability
Wednesday 15 May 13:20 - 13:50 Central Stage
Transformers Market Trends & Innovations
- GOES
- Green lead markets
- Joint approaches
- Sustainability
