Julio Mestroni | Digital Thread Podcast | Momenta

Digital Energy: Transforming Power Generation and Consumption

In this week's episode, Ken Forster interviews  Julio Mestroni, former Chief Commercial Officer – Power Digital, GE Digital.

Power Digital, a division of GE Digital, specializes in optimizing energy systems for efficiency and sustainability. They provide innovative solutions using cutting-edge technology and power sector expertise to improve performance and reliability and reduce costs and environmental impact.

Julio is a seasoned senior executive with over 26 years of experience in scaling and leading global businesses across various energy management sectors. He has gained a reputation as a trusted advisor in the industry for his expertise in Decarbonization, Electrification, Decentralization, and Digitalization, guiding companies and governments toward more sustainable, competitive, affordable, and reliable uses of energy.

Julio most recently served as the global Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of GE Digital Power Generation, where he contributed significantly to the company's success. Before that, he held various leadership positions in diverse GE Energy businesses, from technology ventures and product development to introducing new business models and leading large global operations.

Born in Italy and educated in Argentina, Julio has worked for over 17 years in the USA and is currently based in London. His wealth of experience and knowledge in the energy industry make him a valuable asset to any organization.

Discussion Points:

• What would you consider your digital thread (the one or more thematic threads that define your digital industry journey)?
• What's your view on the ongoing energy transition and key competing forces in markets?
• To what degree are Remote Asset Management, Resilience, and Renewables driving future business, especially given recent geopolitical events?
• What do you see as the key trends and disruptions in global energy, including the role of Digital technology, in the next 10 years?
• What were your key use cases and accomplishments leading Software & Analytics in the early days of digital energy?
• Given your close connection with the startup community, can you share some interesting startups you're following?
• In closing, where do you find your personal inspiration? (i.e., book recommendations, articles, podcasts, people, etc.)