Contributors

Stefanie Khaw and Aufar Satria

Stefanie Khaw, Principal, is an expert at Boston Consulting Group’s Climate & Sustainability Hub for Innovation in Asia, which aims to pave the way towards building a more sustainable future in the region

Aufar Satria, Consultant, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Steve Minnihan

Steve Minnihan is a Senior Analyst at Lux Research. He leads the company’s Grid Storage Intelligence service while simultaneously exploring new research areas. In this role, he speaks first-hand with innovative companies, start-ups, government agencies, and research groups that are developing technologies in the fields of power and energy storage. 

Steven Minnihan

Steven Minnihan leads Lux Research’s Grid Storage Intelligence service while simultaneously exploring new research areas. Prior to joining Lux Research, Steve worked at Johnson and Johnson Consumer Products where he performed formulation development and claim substantiation for a variety of over-the-counter drugs and medical devices. Steve holds a B.S. in Material Science and Engineering with a concentration on Nanoscale Materials from the University of Pennsylvania.

Stewart Taggart

A former energy market journalist, Grenatec principal Stewart Taggart has published peer-reviewed research as well as written countless trade, specialist and general interest press articles on the ‘Pan-Asian Energy Infrastructure’ concept. 

Suman Ghorai

Suman Ghorai is a Senior Manager in Energy and Utility practice under the Government Reforms and Infrastructure Development practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers, India. He has more than 17 years of experience in the power sector restructuring projects specialising in distribution performance improvement.

Suresh Vishwakarma & Dr Ruchi Tyagi

Suresh is associated with the electric utility sector for the past 28 years. He has a degree in electrical engineering and MBA and holds Professional Engineer status in Canada and Chartered Engineer in UK. Dr Tyagi is presently designated as Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) in the Department of Human Resources & Organizational Behavior of the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies.

Susan Gladwin

Susan Gladwin is the Global Lead at the Autodesk Clean Tech Partner Program.

Suwanto and Lintang Ambar Pramesti

Suwanto is currently a manager of the Fossil Fuels, Hydrocarbon and Minerals (FOM) Department at the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) to support regional fossil fuels related works towards energy transition and sustainable development goals. 

He has over 10 years of professional working experience in diverse domains, including non-renewable energy industries, renewable energy, and other low-carbon technologies, extending from profit-driven ventures to non-profit sectors and from business to research activities.  

Suwanto holds a master’s degree from the University of Freiburg, Germany, majoring in Sustainable Systems Engineering.

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Lintang Ambar Pramesti (Lintang) is a junior research analyst in the Fossil Fuels, Hydrocarbon, and Minerals (FOM) Department at the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE). 

She is actively involved in various initiatives aimed at advancing the region’s energy transition, with a particular focus on CCS/CCUS technologies, clean coal technologies, and the integration of these technologies with policy and regulation.

Her passion lies in integrating earth science, climate change, energy, and sustainable planning and development. Before joining ACE, Lintang gained valuable experience at the Climate Change Centre at Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Indonesia, where she also earned her BSc in Urban and Regional Planning.

Teoh Chee Seng

Teoh Chee Seng is a distinguished expert in the metering industry, specializing in technological advancements and technical integration across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

Holding a Master’s degree in Engineering and Technology Management from the University of South Australia, Teoh combines a strong academic foundation with practical expertise to deliver impactful, technology-driven solutions.

With strategic vision and deep technical acumen, Teoh has spearheaded initiatives to integrate cutting-edge metering technologies, as Sales Manager at CHINT Global International Pte Ltd. His work prominently includes advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and smart grid initiatives, revolutionising energy management and efficiency.

His proficiency in identifying new market opportunities, leading complex technical projects, and forging strategic technical partnerships highlights his role as a driving force in the evolution of the metering industry. His expertise also extends to smart street lighting solutions, leading innovations that enhance urban sustainability.

Teoh is widely recognised for his dedication to operational excellence and his innovative approach to addressing complex challenges. By leveraging technology-driven strategies, he consistently enhances efficiency and elevates customer satisfaction. His impactful contributions to metering technology and infrastructure, particularly in AMI and smart grids, solidify his reputation as a prominent leader in the industry.

Thomas Hagedorn

Thomas Hagedorn, Head of Sales GT Power Plant Solutions Asia and Pacific of Siemens Energy, has spent almost his whole working life in Asian countries, making him highly knowledgeable about the various cultures in Asia, living and working conditions there, and the power generation business.